What Grows in Canada Zone 1?
Severe subarctic climate. A very short frost-free window of about 2 months. Fast-maturing cool-season crops are the only reliable option.
Last frost
First frost
Frost-free days
Plants that grow well
In Zone 1, 31 plants grow well, 13 are borderline. Your growing season is 61 days (mid-June to mid-August).
What grows well in Zone 1
Cabbage
Grows well
Microgreens
Grows well
Turnip
Grows well
Parsnip
Grows well
Rutabaga
Grows well
Celeriac
Grows well
Kohlrabi
Grows well
French Tarragon
Grows well
Lemon Balm
Grows well
Borage
Grows well
German Chamomile
Grows well
Gooseberry
Grows well
Red Currant
Grows well
Elderberry
Grows well
Ground Cherry
Grows well
Fava Beans
Grows well
Snap Peas
Grows well
Cauliflower
Grows well
Celery
Grows well
Winter Squash
Grows well
Butternut Squash
Grows well
Plum
Grows well
Pear
Grows well
Cranberry
Grows well
Shallot
Grows well
Scallion
Grows well
Horseradish
Grows well
Watercress
Grows well
Sorrel
Grows well
Calendula
Grows well
Savory
Grows wellBorderline — needs care
Frequently asked questions
What is USDA Hardiness Zone 1?
Severe subarctic climate. A very short frost-free window of about 2 months. Fast-maturing cool-season crops are the only reliable option.
When is the last frost in Zone 1?
The average last frost is mid-June, and the first frost is mid-August. That's about 61 frost-free days per year.
What grows well in Zone 1?
31 plants grow well here, including Cabbage, Microgreens, Turnip, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Celeriac, and more. See the full list below.
What can't you grow in Zone 1?
75 plants are too cold or too warm for this zone — see the "won't grow" list below.
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