Alberta, Canada

Planting calendar for Calgary

Last frost around May 16, first frost around September 25: about 132 frost-free days.

Last frost: May 16
First frost: September 25
Frost-free days: 132

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 Calgary. 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 Calgary, 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 pepperUnder cover only	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow 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
Bell pepperUnder cover only	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Sow 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
EggplantUnder cover only	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Sow 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
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 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 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: 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 under cover	September: Not this month	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 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: 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 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 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: Not this month	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 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 outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
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: Plant under cover	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 under cover	September: Not this month	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 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 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 under cover	September: Not this month	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: Not this month	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 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: Plant under cover	September: Plant outdoors and 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 20 to Jun 27; Under cover May 23 to May 30, and Jun 20 to Jun 27, and Jul 18 to Jul 25

Sow outdoors: Jun 20 to Jun 27
Under cover: May 23 to May 30, and Jun 20 to Jun 27, and Jul 18 to Jul 25
First harvest: About 176 days after sowing. Sown on June 20, ready around December 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across Canada, town by town

Chile pepperUnder cover May 22 to Jun 17

Sow outdoors: Not here: season too short
Under cover: May 22 to Jun 17
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 22, ready around August 14.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across Canada, town by town

Bell pepperUnder cover May 27 to Jun 22

Sow outdoors: Not here: season too short
Under cover: May 27 to Jun 22
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 27, ready around August 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across Canada, town by town

EggplantUnder cover May 27 to Jun 17

Sow outdoors: Not here: season too short
Under cover: May 27 to Jun 17
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 27, ready around August 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across Canada, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Jun 19 to Jul 24; Under cover May 22 to Aug 21

Sow outdoors: Jun 19 to Jul 24
Under cover: May 22 to Aug 21
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on June 19, ready around August 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across Canada, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Jun 19 to Jul 18; Under cover May 22 to Aug 15

Sow outdoors: Jun 19 to Jul 18
Under cover: May 22 to Aug 15
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on June 19, ready around August 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across Canada, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Jun 19 to Jun 29; Under cover May 22 to Jun 1, and Jun 19 to Jun 29, and Jul 17 to Jul 27

Sow outdoors: Jun 19 to Jun 29
Under cover: May 22 to Jun 1, and Jun 19 to Jun 29, and Jul 17 to Jul 27
First harvest: About 176 days after sowing. Sown on June 19, ready around December 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across Canada, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Jun 14 to Jul 2; Under cover May 17 to Jun 4, and Jun 14 to Jul 2, and Jul 12 to Jul 30

Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jul 2
Under cover: May 17 to Jun 4, and Jun 14 to Jul 2, and Jul 12 to Jul 30
First harvest: About 97 days after sowing. Sown on June 14, ready around September 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across Canada, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors May 6 to Jul 24; Under cover Apr 8 to Aug 21

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jul 24
Under cover: Apr 8 to Aug 21
First harvest: About 80 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around July 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across Canada, town by town

BeetOutdoors May 6 to Aug 5; Under cover Apr 8 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Aug 5
Under cover: Apr 8 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around June 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beet across Canada, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 30 to Jul 5; Under cover Apr 2 to Aug 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jul 5
Under cover: Apr 2 to Aug 2
First harvest: About 99 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around August 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across Canada, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 30 to Aug 25; Under cover Apr 2 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Aug 25
Under cover: Apr 2 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 20 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around May 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across Canada, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Apr 30 to Jun 25; Under cover Apr 2 to Jul 23

Plant outdoors: Apr 30 to Jun 25
Under cover: Apr 2 to Jul 23
First harvest: About 73 days after planting. Planted on April 30, ready around July 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across Canada, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 30 to Jul 27; Under cover Apr 2 to Aug 24

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jul 27
Under cover: Apr 2 to Aug 24
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across Canada, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors May 2 to Jul 27; Under cover Apr 4 to Aug 24

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jul 27
Under cover: Apr 4 to Aug 24
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across Canada, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 30 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 2 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 2 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 31 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across Canada, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors May 6 to Jul 27; Under cover Apr 8 to Aug 24

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jul 27
Under cover: Apr 8 to Aug 24
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across Canada, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 30 to Aug 21; Under cover Apr 2 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Aug 21
Under cover: Apr 2 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around May 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across Canada, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Apr 26 to Jun 25; Under cover Mar 29 to Jul 23

Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to Jun 25
Under cover: Mar 29 to Jul 23
First harvest: About 91 days after sowing. Sown on April 26, ready around July 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across Canada, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Jun 14 to Jul 9; Under cover May 17 to Aug 6

Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jul 9
Under cover: May 17 to Aug 6
First harvest: About 83 days after sowing. Sown on June 14, ready around September 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across Canada, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Jun 14 to Jul 21; Under cover May 17 to Aug 18

Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jul 21
Under cover: May 17 to Aug 18
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on June 14, ready around August 16.
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 12; Under cover Mar 26 to Apr 14, and Apr 23 to May 12, and May 21 to Jun 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 12
Under cover: Mar 26 to Apr 14, and Apr 23 to May 12, and May 21 to Jun 9
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 30 to Jul 29; Under cover Apr 2 to Aug 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jul 29
Under cover: Apr 2 to Aug 26
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around June 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across Canada, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Apr 28 to Jun 18; Under cover Mar 31 to Jul 16

Plant outdoors: Apr 28 to Jun 18
Under cover: Mar 31 to Jul 16
First harvest: About 105 days after planting. Planted on April 28, ready around August 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across Canada, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Sep 14 to Oct 11; Under cover Aug 17 to Nov 8

Plant outdoors: Sep 14 to Oct 11
Under cover: Aug 17 to Nov 8
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on September 14, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across Canada, town by town

LeekOutdoors Apr 30 to Jul 11; Under cover Apr 2 to Aug 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jul 11
Under cover: Apr 2 to Aug 8
First harvest: About 119 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around August 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across Canada, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Apr 26 to Aug 6; Under cover Mar 29 to Sep 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to Aug 6
Under cover: Mar 29 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on April 26, ready around June 9.
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 82 days after planting. Planted on April 23, ready around July 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across Canada, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Apr 30 to Jul 23; Under cover Apr 2 to Aug 20

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jul 23
Under cover: Apr 2 to Aug 20
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around July 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across Canada, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors May 6 to Jul 25; Under cover Apr 8 to Aug 22

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jul 25
Under cover: Apr 8 to Aug 22
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across Canada, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 30 to Jul 11; Under cover Apr 2 to Aug 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jul 11
Under cover: Apr 2 to Aug 8
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around July 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across Canada, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 30 to Jun 18; Under cover Apr 2 to Jul 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jun 18
Under cover: Apr 2 to Jul 16
First harvest: About 288 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around February 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across Canada, town by town

KaleOutdoors May 6 to Aug 1; Under cover Apr 8 to Aug 29

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Aug 1
Under cover: Apr 8 to Aug 29
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around July 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across Canada, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors May 12 to Aug 10; Under cover Apr 14 to Sep 7

Sow outdoors: May 12 to Aug 10
Under cover: Apr 14 to Sep 7
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on May 12, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across Canada, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors May 16 to Jul 25; Under cover Apr 18 to Aug 22

Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jul 25
Under cover: Apr 18 to Aug 22
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on May 16, ready around June 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across Canada, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Apr 30 to Jul 27; Under cover Apr 2 to Aug 24

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jul 27
Under cover: Apr 2 to Aug 24
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across Canada, town by town

CilantroOutdoors May 6 to Aug 8; Under cover Apr 8 to Sep 5

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Aug 8
Under cover: Apr 8 to Sep 5
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around June 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across Canada, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Apr 30 to Jul 16; Under cover Apr 2 to Aug 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jul 16
Under cover: Apr 2 to Aug 13
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 6 to Aug 30; Under cover Apr 8 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Aug 30
Under cover: Apr 8 to Sep 27
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 30 to Jun 30; Under cover Apr 2 to Jul 28

Plant outdoors: Apr 30 to Jun 30
Under cover: Apr 2 to Jul 28
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Strawberry across Canada, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Sep 30 to Oct 17; Under cover Sep 2 to Sep 19, and Sep 30 to Oct 17, and Oct 28 to Nov 14

Plant outdoors: Sep 30 to Oct 17
Under cover: Sep 2 to Sep 19, and Sep 30 to Oct 17, and Oct 28 to Nov 14
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 22 to Oct 15; Under cover Aug 25 to Nov 12

Plant outdoors: Sep 22 to Oct 15
Under cover: Aug 25 to Nov 12
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 Calgary

When is the last frost in Calgary?

On average around May 16, and the first autumn frost comes around September 25. 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 Calgary?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Jun 20 to Jun 27, or under cover May 23 to May 30, and Jun 20 to Jun 27, and Jul 18 to Jul 25.

What can I sow in Calgary 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