Ontario, Canada

Planting calendar for Brampton

Last frost around April 24, first frost around October 29: about 188 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 24
First frost: October 29
Frost-free days: 188

Sow now: November

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Outdoors

Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Nothing this month.

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Brampton. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Brampton, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Radish	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Pea	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Not this month
Leek	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brussels sprout	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Plant outdoors and under cover	August: Plant under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover
Rhubarb	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors May 29 to Jun 23; Under cover May 1 to Jul 21

Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 23
Under cover: May 1 to Jul 21
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 29, ready around August 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across Canada, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 28 to Jun 23; Under cover Apr 30 to Jul 21

Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 23
Under cover: Apr 30 to Jul 21
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 28, ready around August 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across Canada, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Jun 2 to Jun 28; Under cover May 5 to Jul 26

Sow outdoors: Jun 2 to Jun 28
Under cover: May 5 to Jul 26
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on June 2, ready around August 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across Canada, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Jun 2 to Jun 23; Under cover May 5 to Jul 21

Sow outdoors: Jun 2 to Jun 23
Under cover: May 5 to Jul 21
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on June 2, ready around August 31.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across Canada, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 28 to Jul 8, and Jul 25 to Aug 14; Under cover Apr 30 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jul 8, and Jul 25 to Aug 14
Under cover: Apr 30 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 28, ready around July 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across Canada, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 28 to Jul 8, and Jul 25 to Aug 9; Under cover Apr 30 to Aug 9, and Aug 22 to Sep 6

Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jul 8, and Jul 25 to Aug 9
Under cover: Apr 30 to Aug 9, and Aug 22 to Sep 6
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on May 28, ready around July 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across Canada, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 28 to Jun 28; Under cover Apr 30 to Jul 26

Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 28
Under cover: Apr 30 to Jul 26
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 28, ready around August 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across Canada, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors May 23 to Jun 28; Under cover Apr 25 to Jul 26

Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 28
Under cover: Apr 25 to Jul 26
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on May 23, ready around July 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across Canada, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Apr 20 to Jul 29; Under cover Mar 23 to Aug 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to Jul 29
Under cover: Mar 23 to Aug 26
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around July 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across Canada, town by town

BeetOutdoors Apr 20 to Aug 11; Under cover Mar 23 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to Aug 11
Under cover: Mar 23 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around June 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beet across Canada, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 15 to Jul 1; Under cover Mar 18 to Jul 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Jul 1
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jul 29
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around July 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across Canada, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 15 to Sep 21; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Sep 21
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 19 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across Canada, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Apr 15 to Jun 10; Under cover Mar 18 to Jul 8

Plant outdoors: Apr 15 to Jun 10
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jul 8
First harvest: About 66 days after planting. Planted on April 15, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across Canada, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 15 to Aug 24; Under cover Mar 18 to Sep 21

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Aug 24
Under cover: Mar 18 to Sep 21
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across Canada, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Apr 16 to Jun 14, and Jul 11 to Aug 19; Under cover Mar 19 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Jun 14, and Jul 11 to Aug 19
Under cover: Mar 19 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across Canada, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 15 to Jun 14, and Jul 11 to Sep 15; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Jun 14, and Jul 11 to Sep 15
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 29 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across Canada, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Apr 20 to Aug 24; Under cover Mar 23 to Sep 21

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to Aug 24
Under cover: Mar 23 to Sep 21
First harvest: About 43 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around June 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across Canada, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 15 to Jun 14, and Jul 11 to Sep 16; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Jun 14, and Jul 11 to Sep 16
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 26 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across Canada, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 11; Under cover Mar 15 to Jul 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Jun 11
Under cover: Mar 15 to Jul 9
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around July 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across Canada, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors May 23 to Jul 8, and Jul 25 to Aug 1; Under cover Apr 25 to Aug 5, and Aug 22 to Aug 29

Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jul 8, and Jul 25 to Aug 1
Under cover: Apr 25 to Aug 5, and Aug 22 to Aug 29
First harvest: About 58 days after sowing. Sown on May 23, ready around July 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across Canada, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 23 to Aug 11; Under cover Apr 25 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: May 23 to Aug 11
Under cover: Apr 25 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on May 23, ready around July 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Green bean across Canada, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Apr 9 to Apr 24; Under cover Mar 12 to Mar 27, and Apr 9 to Apr 24, and May 7 to May 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 24
Under cover: Mar 12 to Mar 27, and Apr 9 to Apr 24, and May 7 to May 22
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around November 15.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across Canada, town by town

PeaOutdoors Apr 15 to Aug 3; Under cover Mar 18 to Aug 31

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Aug 3
Under cover: Mar 18 to Aug 31
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across Canada, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Apr 13 to Jun 3; Under cover Mar 16 to Jul 1

Plant outdoors: Apr 13 to Jun 3
Under cover: Mar 16 to Jul 1
First harvest: About 91 days after planting. Planted on April 13, ready around July 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across Canada, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 10 to Nov 7; Under cover Sep 12 to Dec 5

Plant outdoors: Oct 10 to Nov 7
Under cover: Sep 12 to Dec 5
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 10, ready around June 17.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across Canada, town by town

LeekOutdoors Apr 15 to Jul 31; Under cover Mar 18 to Aug 28

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Jul 31
Under cover: Mar 18 to Aug 28
First harvest: About 101 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around July 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across Canada, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Apr 12 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 15 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 15 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Scallion across Canada, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Apr 9 to Jun 22; Under cover Mar 12 to Jul 20

Plant outdoors: Apr 9 to Jun 22
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jul 20
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on April 9, ready around June 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across Canada, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Apr 15 to Aug 15; Under cover Mar 18 to Sep 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Aug 15
Under cover: Mar 18 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 73 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around June 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across Canada, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Apr 20 to Jul 28; Under cover Mar 23 to Aug 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to Jul 28
Under cover: Mar 23 to Aug 25
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across Canada, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 15 to Jul 16; Under cover Mar 18 to Aug 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Jul 16
Under cover: Mar 18 to Aug 13
First harvest: About 80 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across Canada, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 15 to Jun 15; Under cover Mar 18 to Jul 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Jun 15
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jul 13
First harvest: About 120 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around August 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across Canada, town by town

KaleOutdoors Apr 20 to Aug 6; Under cover Mar 23 to Sep 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to Aug 6
Under cover: Mar 23 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across Canada, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Apr 24 to Jun 14, and Jul 11 to Sep 6; Under cover Mar 27 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Jun 14, and Jul 11 to Sep 6
Under cover: Mar 27 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 35 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across Canada, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 24 to Aug 15; Under cover Mar 27 to Sep 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Aug 15
Under cover: Mar 27 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across Canada, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Apr 15 to Aug 22; Under cover Mar 18 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Aug 22
Under cover: Mar 18 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around June 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across Canada, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Apr 20 to Jun 14, and Jul 11 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 23 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to Jun 14, and Jul 11 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 23 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across Canada, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Apr 15 to Jul 1, and Jul 25 to Aug 5; Under cover Mar 18 to Aug 5, and Aug 22 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Jul 1, and Jul 25 to Aug 5
Under cover: Mar 18 to Aug 5, and Aug 22 to Sep 2
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Chives across Canada, town by town

MintOutdoors Apr 20 to Sep 25; Under cover Mar 23 to Oct 23

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to Sep 25
Under cover: Mar 23 to Oct 23
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Mint across Canada, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Apr 15 to Jun 15, and Jul 25 to Aug 2; Under cover Mar 18 to Jul 13, and Jul 25 to Aug 2, and Aug 22 to Aug 30

Plant outdoors: Apr 15 to Jun 15, and Jul 25 to Aug 2
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jul 13, and Jul 25 to Aug 2, and Aug 22 to Aug 30
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Strawberry across Canada, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Oct 26 to Nov 14; Under cover Sep 28 to Oct 17, and Oct 26 to Nov 14, and Nov 23 to Dec 12

Plant outdoors: Oct 26 to Nov 14
Under cover: Sep 28 to Oct 17, and Oct 26 to Nov 14, and Nov 23 to Dec 12
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across Canada, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Oct 17 to Nov 11; Under cover Sep 19 to Dec 9

Plant outdoors: Oct 17 to Nov 11
Under cover: Sep 19 to Dec 9
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across Canada, town by town

Nearby

Questions about growing in Brampton

When is the last frost in Brampton?

On average around April 24, and the first autumn frost comes around October 29. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Brampton?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 29 to Jun 23, or under cover May 1 to Jul 21.

What can I sow in Brampton in November?

Outdoors: garlic, raspberry, rhubarb.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work