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Can You Grow Tomatillo in Northwest Territories?

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

Won't grow here

Tomatillos need a warm growing season that your zone cannot reliably provide.

Plant zones

5a–10b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Tomatillos in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

May 4

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 29 – Sep 23

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

About Tomatillo

Tomatillos are the tangy green tomato-like fruit essential to Mexican salsa verde and Indian-inspired green chutneys. They grow in a papery husk and are extremely productive once established. Always plant at least two for pollination.

Must grow at least two plants for fruit set — single plants rarely produce. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Support with stakes or cages. Harvest when husks split and fruit fills the husk. Prolific producer — expect more than you need.

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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.