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Can You Grow Zucchini in Northwest Territories?

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

Won't grow here

Zucchini needs a warm season with more frost-free days than this zone typically provides.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Zucchinis in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

May 25

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Jul 30 – Aug 14

Dates are approximate, based on Northwest Territories'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 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 Zucchini in Northwest Territories?

Zucchini needs a warm season with more frost-free days than this zone typically provides.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

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

When do you plant Zucchinis in Northwest Territories?

Plant Zucchinis around mid-June (start indoors May 25), harvest Jul 30 – Aug 14.