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Can You Grow Tomato in Northwest Territories?

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

Won't grow here

Tomatoes need more frost-free days than this zone reliably provides — too cold for reliable outdoor production.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

60–85 days

When to plant Tomatoes in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

May 4

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 14 – Sep 8

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

About Tomato

One of the most popular garden vegetables — thrives in warm weather and full sun with consistent moisture.

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Plant deeply — tomatoes root along buried stems. Water consistently to prevent blossom end rot.

Full tomato 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 Tomato in Northwest Territories?

Tomatoes need more frost-free days than this zone reliably provides — too cold for reliable outdoor production.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

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

When do you plant Tomatoes in Northwest Territories?

Plant Tomatoes around mid-June (start indoors May 4), harvest Aug 14 – Sep 8.