Home › Pawpaw › Grow in Northwest Territories
Can You Grow Pawpaw in Northwest Territories?
Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2
Pawpaw needs a combination of cold winters and warm summers that your zone does not provide.
Plant zones
Northwest Territories last frost
Northwest Territories first frost
Days to harvest
About Pawpaw
The pawpaw is North America's largest native fruit — tropical-tasting with a custard-like texture reminiscent of banana and mango. Deer-resistant and suited to cold climates. Fruits appear on 5-8 year old trees.
Plant two different seedlings for pollination. Prefers partial shade when young, full sun when mature. Needs moist, well-drained soil. Slow to establish but long-lived. Protect flowers from late frost — a covered frame helps the first few springs.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pawpaw in Northwest Territories?
Pawpaw needs a combination of cold winters and warm summers that your zone does not provide.
What zone is Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).
When do you plant Pawpaws in Northwest Territories?
See the planting guide for Pawpaw — timing depends on your exact frost date.