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Can You Grow Zucchini in Alberta?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Zucchini thrives here and is one of the easiest most productive crops you can grow.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Alberta last frost

early May

Alberta first frost

early October

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Zucchinis in Alberta

Start indoors

Apr 10

Transplant

May 1

Harvest

Jun 15 – Jun 30

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

About Zucchini

One of the most productive garden plants — a single zucchini plant can yield more than a family can eat at peak season.

Direct sow after last frost. Give each plant 2-4 sq metres of space. Water at the base to prevent fungal disease. Pick frequently to keep the plant producing.

Full zucchini growing guide →

Gardening in Alberta

Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.