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Can You Grow Sorrel in Northwest Territories?

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

Grows well here

Sorrel grows well here and is one of the easiest perennial greens — it comes back every spring.

Plant zones

2a–9a

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Sorrels in Northwest Territories

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

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

About Sorrel

Sorrel is a lemony, cold-hardy perennial green that returns year after year — one of the earliest greens in spring and nearly maintenance-free.

Direct sow in early spring. Harvest young leaves for salad (mild) or mature for cooking (tangier). Divide plants every few years. Cut flower stalks to keep leaves tender.

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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 Sorrel in Northwest Territories?

Sorrel grows well here and is one of the easiest perennial greens — it comes back every spring.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

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

When do you plant Sorrels in Northwest Territories?

Plant Sorrels Oct 1 – Oct 31, harvest Jun – Jul (following year).