What Grows in Canada Zone 2?
Cold continental climate with a 3-4 month growing season. Cold-hardy vegetables like kale, turnips, beets, and potatoes perform well.
Last frost
First frost
Frost-free days
Plants that grow well
In Zone 2, 45 plants grow well, 15 are borderline, and 3 are best grown indoors. Your growing season is 107 days (late May to mid-September).
What grows well in Zone 2
Lettuce
Grows well
Spinach
Grows well
Kale
Grows well
Broccoli
Grows well
Radish
Grows well
Beets
Grows well
Onion
Grows well
Peas
Grows well
Cabbage
Grows well
Swiss Chard
Grows well
Arugula
Grows well
Microgreens
Grows well
Asparagus
Grows well
Rhubarb
Grows well
Dill
Grows well
Sunflower
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
Best grown indoors
Frequently asked questions
What is USDA Hardiness Zone 2?
Cold continental climate with a 3-4 month growing season. Cold-hardy vegetables like kale, turnips, beets, and potatoes perform well.
When is the last frost in Zone 2?
The average last frost is late May, and the first frost is mid-September. That's about 107 frost-free days per year.
What grows well in Zone 2?
45 plants grow well here, including Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Radish, Beets, and more. See the full list below.
What can't you grow in Zone 2?
56 plants are too cold or too warm for this zone — see the "won't grow" list below.
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