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Can You Grow Parsley in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Parsley grows in most zones — it tolerates frost and does well indoors.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Parsleys in Northwest Territories

Direct sow

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 24 – Sep 13

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

About Parsley

Parsley is a biennial grown as an annual — slow to germinate but then productive for months.

Soak seeds overnight before sowing to speed germination. Can take 3-4 weeks to sprout — be patient. Harvest outer stems. Will survive light frost. Good for containers and windowsill growing.

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Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Parsley in Northwest Territories?

Parsley grows in most zones — it tolerates frost and does well indoors.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Parsleys in Northwest Territories?

Plant Parsleys Jun 15, harvest Aug 24 – Sep 13.