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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Northwest Territories?

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

Won't grow here

Bell peppers need a longer warm season than this zone typically provides.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

Apr 20

Transplant

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 Bell Pepper

Bell peppers need a long warm season and are highly productive once established in summer heat.

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost — peppers are slow to establish. They thrive in heat and dislike cold soil. Feed with low-nitrogen fertiliser once flowering begins.

Full bell pepper growing guide →

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.

See what grows well in Northwest Territories →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Bell Pepper in Northwest Territories?

Bell peppers need a longer warm season than this zone typically provides.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

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

When do you plant Bell Peppers in Northwest Territories?

Plant Bell Peppers around mid-June (start indoors Apr 20), harvest Aug 24 – Sep 13.