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Can You Grow Onion in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

Onions grow well here — plant sets or transplants in early spring for a summer harvest.

Plant zones

2a–9b

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

90–120 days

When to plant Onions in Nova Scotia

Start indoors

Feb 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 30 – Jul 30

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Onion

Onions are a staple crop that stores well and can be grown as sets transplants or from seed.

Growing from sets is easiest for beginners. Plant in early spring — onions are frost-tolerant. Day-length sensitive — choose short-day long-day or day-neutral varieties based on your latitude.

Full onion growing guide →

Gardening in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.