Manitoba, Canada

Planting calendar for Brandon

Last frost around May 11, first frost around October 6: about 148 frost-free days.

Last frost: May 11
First frost: October 6
Frost-free days: 148

Sow now: November

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Outdoors

Nothing this month.

Under cover

Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Brandon. 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 Brandon, 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 outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	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 under cover	September: Not this month	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 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 outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	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 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
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	April: Sow 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
Radish	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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
Potato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Plant 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: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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
Spinach	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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
Celery	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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 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 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
Fava bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	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: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	April: Plant 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
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 outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Not this month
Leek	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	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: Not this month	April: Sow 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
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	April: Sow 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
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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 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: Not this month	April: Sow 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
Cilantro	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Plant 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
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: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Not this month
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 under cover	December: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Jun 15 to Jul 10; Under cover May 18 to Aug 7

Sow outdoors: Jun 15 to Jul 10
Under cover: May 18 to Aug 7
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on June 15, ready around August 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across Canada, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Jun 14 to Jul 10; Under cover May 17 to Aug 7

Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jul 10
Under cover: May 17 to Aug 7
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on June 14, ready around September 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across Canada, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Jun 19 to Jul 15; Under cover May 22 to Aug 12

Sow outdoors: Jun 19 to Jul 15
Under cover: May 22 to Aug 12
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on June 19, ready around September 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across Canada, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Jun 19 to Jul 10; Under cover May 22 to Aug 7

Sow outdoors: Jun 19 to Jul 10
Under cover: May 22 to Aug 7
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on June 19, ready around September 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across Canada, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Jun 14 to Jul 29; Under cover May 17 to Aug 26

Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jul 29
Under cover: May 17 to Aug 26
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on June 14, ready around July 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across Canada, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Jun 14 to Jul 25; Under cover May 17 to Aug 22

Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jul 25
Under cover: May 17 to Aug 22
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on June 14, ready around July 26.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across Canada, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Jun 14 to Jul 15; Under cover May 17 to Aug 12

Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jul 15
Under cover: May 17 to Aug 12
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on June 14, ready around August 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across Canada, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Jun 9 to Jul 15; Under cover May 12 to Aug 12

Sow outdoors: Jun 9 to Jul 15
Under cover: May 12 to Aug 12
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on June 9, ready around August 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across Canada, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors May 2 to Aug 6; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 3

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Aug 6
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around July 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across Canada, town by town

BeetOutdoors May 2 to Aug 15; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 12

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Aug 15
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beet across Canada, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 28 to Jul 14; Under cover Mar 31 to Aug 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jul 14
Under cover: Mar 31 to Aug 11
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around July 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across Canada, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 28 to Sep 4; Under cover Mar 31 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Sep 4
Under cover: Mar 31 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 18 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around May 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across Canada, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Apr 28 to Jun 23; Under cover Mar 31 to Jul 21

Plant outdoors: Apr 28 to Jun 23
Under cover: Mar 31 to Jul 21
First harvest: About 65 days after planting. Planted on April 28, ready around July 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across Canada, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 28 to Aug 7; Under cover Mar 31 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Aug 7
Under cover: Mar 31 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across Canada, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Apr 29 to Aug 2; Under cover Apr 1 to Aug 30

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Aug 2
Under cover: Apr 1 to Aug 30
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across Canada, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 28 to Aug 29; Under cover Mar 31 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Aug 29
Under cover: Mar 31 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across Canada, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors May 2 to Aug 7; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Aug 7
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across Canada, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 28 to Aug 30; Under cover Mar 31 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Aug 30
Under cover: Mar 31 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 25 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across Canada, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Apr 25 to Jun 24; Under cover Mar 28 to Jul 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to Jun 24
Under cover: Mar 28 to Jul 22
First harvest: About 80 days after sowing. Sown on April 25, ready around July 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across Canada, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Jun 9 to Jul 25; Under cover May 12 to Aug 22

Sow outdoors: Jun 9 to Jul 25
Under cover: May 12 to Aug 22
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on June 9, ready around August 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across Canada, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Jun 9 to Aug 7; Under cover May 12 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: Jun 9 to Aug 7
Under cover: May 12 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on June 9, ready around July 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Green bean across Canada, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Apr 23 to May 6; Under cover Mar 26 to Apr 8, and Apr 23 to May 6, and May 21 to Jun 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 6
Under cover: Mar 26 to Apr 8, and Apr 23 to May 6, and May 21 to Jun 3
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around November 29.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across Canada, town by town

PeaOutdoors Apr 28 to Jul 29; Under cover Mar 31 to Aug 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jul 29
Under cover: Mar 31 to Aug 26
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across Canada, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 17; Under cover Mar 30 to Jul 15

Plant outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 17
Under cover: Mar 30 to Jul 15
First harvest: About 92 days after planting. Planted on April 27, ready around July 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across Canada, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Sep 24 to Oct 16; Under cover Aug 27 to Nov 13

Plant outdoors: Sep 24 to Oct 16
Under cover: Aug 27 to Nov 13
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on September 24, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across Canada, town by town

LeekOutdoors Apr 28 to Jul 26; Under cover Mar 31 to Aug 23

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jul 26
Under cover: Mar 31 to Aug 23
First harvest: About 103 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around August 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across Canada, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Apr 25 to Aug 17; Under cover Mar 28 to Sep 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to Aug 17
Under cover: Mar 28 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 25, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Scallion across Canada, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Apr 23 to Jul 6; Under cover Mar 26 to Aug 3

Plant outdoors: Apr 23 to Jul 6
Under cover: Mar 26 to Aug 3
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on April 23, ready around July 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across Canada, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Apr 28 to Aug 5; Under cover Mar 31 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Aug 5
Under cover: Mar 31 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around July 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across Canada, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors May 2 to Jul 31; Under cover Apr 4 to Aug 28

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jul 31
Under cover: Apr 4 to Aug 28
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around July 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across Canada, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 28 to Jul 26; Under cover Mar 31 to Aug 23

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jul 26
Under cover: Mar 31 to Aug 23
First harvest: About 80 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across Canada, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 28 to Jun 28; Under cover Mar 31 to Jul 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jun 28
Under cover: Mar 31 to Jul 26
First harvest: About 126 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around September 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across Canada, town by town

KaleOutdoors May 2 to Aug 13; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Aug 13
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across Canada, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors May 6 to Aug 20; Under cover Apr 8 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Aug 20
Under cover: Apr 8 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around June 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across Canada, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors May 11 to Aug 10; Under cover Apr 13 to Sep 7

Sow outdoors: May 11 to Aug 10
Under cover: Apr 13 to Sep 7
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on May 11, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across Canada, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Apr 28 to Aug 5; Under cover Mar 31 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Aug 5
Under cover: Mar 31 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around June 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across Canada, town by town

CilantroOutdoors May 2 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 35 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across Canada, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Apr 28 to Jul 14; Under cover Mar 31 to Aug 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jul 14
Under cover: Mar 31 to Aug 11
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Chives across Canada, town by town

MintOutdoors May 2 to Sep 7; Under cover Apr 4 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Sep 7
Under cover: Apr 4 to Oct 5
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 28 to Jun 28; Under cover Mar 31 to Jul 26

Plant outdoors: Apr 28 to Jun 28
Under cover: Mar 31 to Jul 26
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 7 to Oct 21; Under cover Sep 9 to Sep 23, and Oct 7 to Oct 21, and Nov 4 to Nov 18

Plant outdoors: Oct 7 to Oct 21
Under cover: Sep 9 to Sep 23, and Oct 7 to Oct 21, and Nov 4 to Nov 18
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 Sep 30 to Oct 19; Under cover Sep 2 to Sep 21, and Sep 30 to Oct 19, and Oct 28 to Nov 16

Plant outdoors: Sep 30 to Oct 19
Under cover: Sep 2 to Sep 21, and Sep 30 to Oct 19, and Oct 28 to Nov 16
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 Brandon

When is the last frost in Brandon?

On average around May 11, and the first autumn frost comes around October 6. 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 Brandon?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Jun 15 to Jul 10, or under cover May 18 to Aug 7.

What can I sow in Brandon in November?

Nothing outdoors this month. Under cover: 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