Alberta, Canada

Planting calendar for Fort McMurray

Last frost around May 8, first frost around October 4: about 149 frost-free days.

Last frost: May 8
First frost: October 4
Frost-free days: 149

Sow now: November

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Outdoors

Nothing this month.

Under cover

Raspberry
Rhubarb

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Fort McMurray. 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 Fort McMurray, 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: 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 outdoors and 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 outdoors and 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 outdoors and 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 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: 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 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 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: 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 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: Plant under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	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: 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: 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 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 12 to Jul 7; Under cover May 15 to Aug 4

Sow outdoors: Jun 12 to Jul 7
Under cover: May 15 to Aug 4
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on June 12, ready around August 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across Canada, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Jun 11 to Jul 7; Under cover May 14 to Aug 4

Sow outdoors: Jun 11 to Jul 7
Under cover: May 14 to Aug 4
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on June 11, ready around September 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across Canada, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Jun 16 to Jul 9; Under cover May 19 to Aug 6

Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jul 9
Under cover: May 19 to Aug 6
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on June 16, ready around September 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across Canada, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Jun 16 to Jul 7; Under cover May 19 to Aug 4

Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jul 7
Under cover: May 19 to Aug 4
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on June 16, ready around September 14.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across Canada, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Jun 11 to Jul 22; Under cover May 14 to Aug 19

Sow outdoors: Jun 11 to Jul 22
Under cover: May 14 to Aug 19
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on June 11, ready around July 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across Canada, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Jun 11 to Jul 22; Under cover May 14 to Aug 19

Sow outdoors: Jun 11 to Jul 22
Under cover: May 14 to Aug 19
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on June 11, ready around August 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across Canada, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Jun 11 to Jul 10; Under cover May 14 to Aug 7

Sow outdoors: Jun 11 to Jul 10
Under cover: May 14 to Aug 7
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on June 11, ready around August 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across Canada, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Jun 6 to Jul 12; Under cover May 9 to Aug 9

Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jul 12
Under cover: May 9 to Aug 9
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on June 6, ready around August 14.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across Canada, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors May 2 to Jul 26; Under cover Apr 4 to Aug 23

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jul 26
Under cover: Apr 4 to Aug 23
First harvest: About 73 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around July 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across Canada, town by town

BeetOutdoors 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 50 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beet across Canada, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 28 to Jul 10; Under cover Mar 31 to Aug 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jul 10
Under cover: Mar 31 to Aug 7
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around July 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across Canada, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 28 to Aug 26; Under cover Mar 31 to Sep 23

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Aug 26
Under cover: Mar 31 to Sep 23
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 66 days after planting. Planted on April 28, ready around July 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across Canada, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 28 to Jul 28; Under cover Mar 31 to Aug 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jul 28
Under cover: Mar 31 to Aug 25
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 Jul 22; Under cover Apr 1 to Aug 19

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jul 22
Under cover: Apr 1 to Aug 19
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across Canada, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 28 to Aug 20; Under cover Mar 31 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Aug 20
Under cover: Mar 31 to Sep 17
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 Jul 28; Under cover Apr 4 to Aug 25

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jul 28
Under cover: Apr 4 to Aug 25
First harvest: About 43 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across Canada, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 28 to Aug 21; Under cover Mar 31 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Aug 21
Under cover: Mar 31 to Sep 18
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 82 days after sowing. Sown on April 25, ready around July 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across Canada, town by town

Beans and peas

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

Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jul 17
Under cover: May 9 to Aug 14
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on June 6, ready around August 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across Canada, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Jun 6 to Jul 27; Under cover May 9 to Aug 24

Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jul 27
Under cover: May 9 to Aug 24
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on June 6, ready around July 31.
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 96 days after planting. Planted on April 27, ready around August 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across Canada, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Sep 15 to Oct 8; Under cover Aug 18 to Nov 5

Plant outdoors: Sep 15 to Oct 8
Under cover: Aug 18 to Nov 5
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on September 15, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across Canada, town by town

LeekOutdoors Apr 28 to Jul 15; Under cover Mar 31 to Aug 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jul 15
Under cover: Mar 31 to Aug 12
First harvest: About 107 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around August 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across Canada, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Apr 25 to Aug 7; Under cover Mar 28 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to Aug 7
Under cover: Mar 28 to Sep 4
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 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 74 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around July 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across Canada, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors May 2 to Jul 28; Under cover Apr 4 to Aug 25

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jul 28
Under cover: Apr 4 to Aug 25
First harvest: About 65 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around July 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across Canada, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 28 to Jul 15; Under cover Mar 31 to Aug 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jul 15
Under cover: Mar 31 to Aug 12
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around July 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across Canada, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 28 to Jun 26; Under cover Mar 31 to Jul 24

Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jun 26
Under cover: Mar 31 to Jul 24
First harvest: About 135 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around September 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across Canada, town by town

KaleOutdoors May 2 to Aug 3; Under cover Apr 4 to Aug 31

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Aug 3
Under cover: Apr 4 to Aug 31
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 7 to Aug 11; Under cover Apr 9 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: May 7 to Aug 11
Under cover: Apr 9 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 35 days after sowing. Sown on May 7, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across Canada, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors May 8 to Jul 30; Under cover Apr 10 to Aug 27

Sow outdoors: May 8 to Jul 30
Under cover: Apr 10 to Aug 27
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on May 8, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across Canada, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors 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 48 days after sowing. Sown on April 28, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across Canada, town by town

CilantroOutdoors May 2 to Aug 10; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 7

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Aug 10
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 7
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 7.
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 Aug 30; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Aug 30
Under cover: Apr 4 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 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 Sep 29 to Oct 13; Under cover Sep 1 to Sep 15, and Sep 29 to Oct 13, and Oct 27 to Nov 10

Plant outdoors: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Under cover: Sep 1 to Sep 15, and Sep 29 to Oct 13, and Oct 27 to Nov 10
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 11; Under cover Aug 25 to Sep 13, and Sep 22 to Oct 11, and Oct 20 to Nov 8

Plant outdoors: Sep 22 to Oct 11
Under cover: Aug 25 to Sep 13, and Sep 22 to Oct 11, and Oct 20 to Nov 8
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

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Questions about growing in Fort McMurray

When is the last frost in Fort McMurray?

On average around May 8, and the first autumn frost comes around October 4. 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 Fort McMurray?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Jun 12 to Jul 7, or under cover May 15 to Aug 4.

What can I sow in Fort McMurray in November?

Nothing outdoors this month. Under cover: 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