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Can You Grow Zucchini in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Zucchinis in New Brunswick

Start indoors

Mar 25

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

May 30 – Jun 14

Dates are approximate, based on New Brunswick'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.

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Gardening in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Zucchini in New Brunswick?

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

What zone is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Zucchinis in New Brunswick?

Plant Zucchinis around mid-April (start indoors Mar 25), harvest May 30 – Jun 14.