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Can You Grow Zucchini in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Zucchinis in Yukon

Start indoors

May 25

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Jul 30 – Aug 14

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon'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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Zucchini in Yukon?

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

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Zucchinis in Yukon?

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