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Can You Grow Potato in Nunavut?

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Won't grow here

Potatoes need a frost-free season of at least 70 days — challenging in very cold zones.

Plant zones

3a–10b

Nunavut last frost

early July

Nunavut first frost

early August

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Potatoes in Nunavut

Direct sow

Jul 1

Harvest

Sep 9 – Oct 29

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

About Potato

Potatoes are one of the most calorie-dense garden crops and can be grown in bags barrels or garden beds.

Plant certified seed potatoes after last frost. Hill soil up around stems as they grow to increase yield. Harvest after plants die back. Never eat green potatoes — solanine is toxic.

Full potato growing guide →

Gardening in Nunavut

Nunavut has an arctic climate. Gardening is extremely challenging — primarily done in heated greenhouses. Traditional food gathering is more practical than conventional growing.