Alberta, Canada

Planting calendar for Grande Prairie

Last frost around May 10, first frost around October 4: about 147 frost-free days.

Last frost: May 10
First frost: October 4
Frost-free days: 147

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 Grande Prairie. 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 Grande Prairie, 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
EggplantUnder 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
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 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: 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: Not this month	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: Not this month	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: Not this month	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 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 14 to Jun 24; Under cover May 17 to May 27, and Jun 14 to Jun 24, and Jul 12 to Jul 22

Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jun 24
Under cover: May 17 to May 27, and Jun 14 to Jun 24, and Jul 12 to Jul 22
First harvest: About 176 days after sowing. Sown on June 14, ready around December 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across Canada, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Jun 13 to Jun 22; Under cover May 16 to May 25, and Jun 13 to Jun 22, and Jul 11 to Jul 20

Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jun 22
Under cover: May 16 to May 25, and Jun 13 to Jun 22, and Jul 11 to Jul 20
First harvest: About 224 days after sowing. Sown on June 13, ready around January 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across Canada, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Jun 18 to Jun 25; Under cover May 21 to May 28, and Jun 18 to Jun 25, and Jul 16 to Jul 23

Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jun 25
Under cover: May 21 to May 28, and Jun 18 to Jun 25, and Jul 16 to Jul 23
First harvest: About 208 days after sowing. Sown on June 18, ready around January 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across Canada, town by town

EggplantUnder cover May 21 to Jun 11

Sow outdoors: Not here: season too short
Under cover: May 21 to Jun 11
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around August 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across Canada, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Jun 13 to Jul 21; Under cover May 16 to Aug 18

Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jul 21
Under cover: May 16 to Aug 18
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on June 13, ready around August 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across Canada, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Jun 13 to Jul 15; Under cover May 16 to Aug 12

Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jul 15
Under cover: May 16 to Aug 12
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on June 13, ready around August 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across Canada, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Jun 13 to Jun 26; Under cover May 16 to May 29, and Jun 13 to Jun 26, and Jul 11 to Jul 24

Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jun 26
Under cover: May 16 to May 29, and Jun 13 to Jun 26, and Jul 11 to Jul 24
First harvest: About 176 days after sowing. Sown on June 13, ready around December 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across Canada, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Jun 8 to Jun 29; Under cover May 11 to Jul 27

Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 29
Under cover: May 11 to Jul 27
First harvest: About 94 days after sowing. Sown on June 8, ready around September 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across Canada, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors May 5 to Jul 21; Under cover Apr 7 to Aug 18

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jul 21
Under cover: Apr 7 to Aug 18
First harvest: About 79 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around July 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across Canada, town by town

BeetOutdoors May 5 to Aug 3; Under cover Apr 7 to Aug 31

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Aug 3
Under cover: Apr 7 to Aug 31
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around June 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beet across Canada, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 29 to Jul 2; Under cover Apr 1 to Jul 30

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jul 2
Under cover: Apr 1 to Jul 30
First harvest: About 98 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around August 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across Canada, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 29 to Aug 23; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Aug 23
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 19 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across Canada, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Apr 29 to Jun 24; Under cover Apr 1 to Jul 22

Plant outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 24
Under cover: Apr 1 to Jul 22
First harvest: About 71 days after planting. Planted on April 29, ready around July 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across Canada, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 29 to Jul 23; Under cover Apr 1 to Aug 20

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jul 23
Under cover: Apr 1 to Aug 20
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across Canada, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors May 1 to Jul 23; Under cover Apr 3 to Aug 20

Sow outdoors: May 1 to Jul 23
Under cover: Apr 3 to Aug 20
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on May 1, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across Canada, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 29 to Aug 17; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Aug 17
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 30 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across Canada, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors May 5 to Jul 23; Under cover Apr 7 to Aug 20

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jul 23
Under cover: Apr 7 to Aug 20
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across Canada, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 29 to Aug 18; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Aug 18
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around May 26.
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 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 26, ready around July 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across Canada, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Jun 8 to Jul 6; Under cover May 11 to Aug 3

Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jul 6
Under cover: May 11 to Aug 3
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on June 8, ready around August 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across Canada, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Jun 8 to Jul 18; Under cover May 11 to Aug 15

Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jul 18
Under cover: May 11 to Aug 15
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on June 8, ready around August 10.
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 9; Under cover Mar 26 to Apr 11, and Apr 23 to May 9, and May 21 to Jun 6

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 9
Under cover: Mar 26 to Apr 11, and Apr 23 to May 9, and May 21 to Jun 6
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 29 to Jul 27; Under cover Apr 1 to Aug 24

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jul 27
Under cover: Apr 1 to Aug 24
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 23.
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 11 to Oct 9; Under cover Aug 14 to Nov 6

Plant outdoors: Sep 11 to Oct 9
Under cover: Aug 14 to Nov 6
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on September 11, ready around May 19.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across Canada, town by town

LeekOutdoors Apr 29 to Jul 8; Under cover Apr 1 to Aug 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jul 8
Under cover: Apr 1 to Aug 5
First harvest: About 118 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around August 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across Canada, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Apr 26 to Aug 3; Under cover Mar 29 to Aug 31

Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to Aug 3
Under cover: Mar 29 to Aug 31
First harvest: About 43 days after sowing. Sown on April 26, ready around June 8.
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 29 to Jul 20; Under cover Apr 1 to Aug 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jul 20
Under cover: Apr 1 to Aug 17
First harvest: About 80 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around July 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across Canada, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors May 5 to Jul 22; Under cover Apr 7 to Aug 19

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jul 22
Under cover: Apr 7 to Aug 19
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around July 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across Canada, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 29 to Jul 8; Under cover Apr 1 to Aug 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jul 8
Under cover: Apr 1 to Aug 5
First harvest: About 88 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around July 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across Canada, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 29 to Jun 15; Under cover Apr 1 to Jul 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 15
Under cover: Apr 1 to Jul 13
First harvest: About 288 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around February 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across Canada, town by town

KaleOutdoors May 5 to Jul 29; Under cover Apr 7 to Aug 26

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jul 29
Under cover: Apr 7 to Aug 26
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around July 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across Canada, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors May 10 to Aug 7; Under cover Apr 12 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: May 10 to Aug 7
Under cover: Apr 12 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on May 10, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across Canada, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors May 10 to Jul 22; Under cover Apr 12 to Aug 19

Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jul 22
Under cover: Apr 12 to Aug 19
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on May 10, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across Canada, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Apr 29 to Jul 23; Under cover Apr 1 to Aug 20

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jul 23
Under cover: Apr 1 to Aug 20
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across Canada, town by town

CilantroOutdoors May 5 to Aug 6; Under cover Apr 7 to Sep 3

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Aug 6
Under cover: Apr 7 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around June 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across Canada, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Apr 29 to Jul 15; Under cover Apr 1 to Aug 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jul 15
Under cover: Apr 1 to Aug 12
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 5 to Aug 27; Under cover Apr 7 to Sep 24

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Aug 27
Under cover: Apr 7 to Sep 24
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 29 to Jun 29; Under cover Apr 1 to Jul 27

Plant outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 29
Under cover: Apr 1 to Jul 27
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 28 to Oct 15; Under cover Aug 31 to Sep 17, and Sep 28 to Oct 15, and Oct 26 to Nov 12

Plant outdoors: Sep 28 to Oct 15
Under cover: Aug 31 to Sep 17, and Sep 28 to Oct 15, and Oct 26 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.

Raspberry across Canada, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Sep 19 to Oct 12; Under cover Aug 22 to Nov 9

Plant outdoors: Sep 19 to Oct 12
Under cover: Aug 22 to Nov 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

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Questions about growing in Grande Prairie

When is the last frost in Grande Prairie?

On average around May 10, 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 Grande Prairie?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Jun 14 to Jun 24, or under cover May 17 to May 27, and Jun 14 to Jun 24, and Jul 12 to Jul 22.

What can I sow in Grande Prairie 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