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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Nunavut?

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Won't grow here

Pumpkins need a warm season of 75-100 days that this zone may not reliably provide.

Plant zones

3b–11b

Nunavut last frost

early July

Nunavut first frost

early August

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Nunavut

Start indoors

Jun 10

Transplant

Jul 1

Harvest

Sep 14 – Oct 9

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

About Pumpkin

Pumpkins need space warmth and sun — allow 2-4 square metres per plant for sprawling vines.

Direct sow or start indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Give each plant 2-4 sq metres. Water at the base to prevent fungal disease. Harvest when the skin is hard and the stem dries.

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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.