Ontario, Canada

Planting calendar for Quinte West

Last frost around April 15, first frost around November 11: about 210 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 15
First frost: November 11
Frost-free days: 210

Sow now: November

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Outdoors

Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Nothing this month.

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Quinte West. 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 Quinte West, 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: 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
Chile pepper	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
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	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: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	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: 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
Sweet corn	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
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow 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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Radish	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and 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: 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
Fava bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Pea	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover
Leek	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brussels sprout	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	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: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover
Rhubarb	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors May 20 to Jun 14; Under cover Apr 22 to Jul 12

Sow outdoors: May 20 to Jun 14
Under cover: Apr 22 to Jul 12
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 20, ready around July 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across Canada, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 19 to Jun 14; Under cover Apr 21 to Jul 12

Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 14
Under cover: Apr 21 to Jul 12
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 19, ready around August 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across Canada, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 24 to Jun 19; Under cover Apr 26 to Jul 17

Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 19
Under cover: Apr 26 to Jul 17
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 24, ready around August 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across Canada, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 24 to Jun 14; Under cover Apr 26 to Jul 12

Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 14
Under cover: Apr 26 to Jul 12
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 24, ready around August 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across Canada, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 19 to Jun 29, and Jul 29 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 21 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 29, and Jul 29 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 21 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on May 19, ready around July 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across Canada, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 19 to Jun 29, and Jul 29 to Aug 14; Under cover Apr 21 to Aug 14, and Aug 26 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 29, and Jul 29 to Aug 14
Under cover: Apr 21 to Aug 14, and Aug 26 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on May 19, ready around July 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across Canada, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 19 to Jun 19; Under cover Apr 21 to Jul 17

Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 19
Under cover: Apr 21 to Jul 17
First harvest: About 67 days after sowing. Sown on May 19, ready around July 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across Canada, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors May 14 to Jun 19; Under cover Apr 16 to Jul 17

Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 19
Under cover: Apr 16 to Jul 17
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 14, ready around July 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across Canada, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Apr 23 to Aug 1; Under cover Mar 26 to Aug 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Aug 1
Under cover: Mar 26 to Aug 29
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around July 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across Canada, town by town

BeetOutdoors Apr 23 to Aug 16; Under cover Mar 26 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Aug 16
Under cover: Mar 26 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beet across Canada, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 18 to Jul 4; Under cover Mar 21 to Aug 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Jul 4
Under cover: Mar 21 to Aug 1
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around July 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across Canada, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 18 to Sep 25; Under cover Mar 21 to Oct 23

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Sep 25
Under cover: Mar 21 to Oct 23
First harvest: About 18 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around May 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across Canada, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Apr 18 to Jun 13; Under cover Mar 21 to Jul 11

Plant outdoors: Apr 18 to Jun 13
Under cover: Mar 21 to Jul 11
First harvest: About 65 days after planting. Planted on April 18, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across Canada, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 18 to Aug 29; Under cover Mar 21 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Aug 29
Under cover: Mar 21 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across Canada, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Apr 19 to Jun 10, and Jul 22 to Aug 24; Under cover Mar 22 to Sep 21

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to Jun 10, and Jul 22 to Aug 24
Under cover: Mar 22 to Sep 21
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across Canada, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 18 to Jun 10, and Jul 22 to Sep 19; Under cover Mar 21 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Jun 10, and Jul 22 to Sep 19
Under cover: Mar 21 to Oct 17
First harvest: About 29 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across Canada, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Apr 23 to Aug 29; Under cover Mar 26 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Aug 29
Under cover: Mar 26 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 43 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across Canada, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 18 to Jun 10, and Jul 22 to Sep 21; Under cover Mar 21 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Jun 10, and Jul 22 to Sep 21
Under cover: Mar 21 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 26 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around May 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across Canada, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Apr 15 to Jun 14; Under cover Mar 18 to Jul 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Jun 14
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jul 12
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around July 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across Canada, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors May 14 to Jun 29, and Jul 29 to Aug 7; Under cover Apr 16 to Aug 7, and Aug 26 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 29, and Jul 29 to Aug 7
Under cover: Apr 16 to Aug 7, and Aug 26 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on May 14, ready around July 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across Canada, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 14 to Jul 14, and Jul 29 to Aug 17; Under cover Apr 16 to Aug 17, and Aug 26 to Sep 14

Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jul 14, and Jul 29 to Aug 17
Under cover: Apr 16 to Aug 17, and Aug 26 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on May 14, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Green bean across Canada, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Apr 12 to Apr 27; Under cover Mar 15 to Mar 30, and Apr 12 to Apr 27, and May 10 to May 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 27
Under cover: Mar 15 to Mar 30, and Apr 12 to Apr 27, and May 10 to May 25
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around November 18.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across Canada, town by town

PeaOutdoors Apr 18 to Aug 8; Under cover Mar 21 to Sep 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Aug 8
Under cover: Mar 21 to Sep 5
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around June 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across Canada, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Apr 17 to Jun 7; Under cover Mar 20 to Jul 5

Plant outdoors: Apr 17 to Jun 7
Under cover: Mar 20 to Jul 5
First harvest: About 91 days after planting. Planted on April 17, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across Canada, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 14 to Nov 11; Under cover Sep 16 to Dec 9

Plant outdoors: Oct 14 to Nov 11
Under cover: Sep 16 to Dec 9
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 14, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across Canada, town by town

LeekOutdoors Apr 18 to Aug 3; Under cover Mar 21 to Aug 31

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Aug 3
Under cover: Mar 21 to Aug 31
First harvest: About 99 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around July 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across Canada, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Apr 15 to Sep 7; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Sep 7
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Scallion across Canada, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 25; Under cover Mar 15 to Jul 23

Plant outdoors: Apr 12 to Jun 25
Under cover: Mar 15 to Jul 23
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on April 12, ready around June 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across Canada, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Apr 18 to Aug 18; Under cover Mar 21 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Aug 18
Under cover: Mar 21 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around June 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across Canada, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Apr 23 to Aug 3; Under cover Mar 26 to Aug 31

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Aug 3
Under cover: Mar 26 to Aug 31
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around June 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across Canada, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 18 to Jul 19; Under cover Mar 21 to Aug 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Jul 19
Under cover: Mar 21 to Aug 16
First harvest: About 79 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around July 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across Canada, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 18 to Jun 18; Under cover Mar 21 to Jul 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Jun 18
Under cover: Mar 21 to Jul 16
First harvest: About 117 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around August 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across Canada, town by town

KaleOutdoors Apr 23 to Aug 11; Under cover Mar 26 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Aug 11
Under cover: Mar 26 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across Canada, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 10, and Jul 22 to Sep 11; Under cover Mar 30 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 10, and Jul 22 to Sep 11
Under cover: Mar 30 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 35 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across Canada, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 27 to Aug 20; Under cover Mar 30 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Aug 20
Under cover: Mar 30 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around June 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across Canada, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Apr 18 to Aug 27; Under cover Mar 21 to Sep 24

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Aug 27
Under cover: Mar 21 to Sep 24
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across Canada, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Apr 23 to Jun 10, and Jul 22 to Sep 9; Under cover Mar 26 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Jun 10, and Jul 22 to Sep 9
Under cover: Mar 26 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across Canada, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Apr 18 to Jul 4, and Jul 29 to Aug 10; Under cover Mar 21 to Aug 10, and Aug 26 to Sep 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Jul 4, and Jul 29 to Aug 10
Under cover: Mar 21 to Aug 10, and Aug 26 to Sep 7
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Chives across Canada, town by town

MintOutdoors Apr 23 to Sep 29; Under cover Mar 26 to Oct 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Sep 29
Under cover: Mar 26 to Oct 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 18 to Jun 18, and Jul 29 to Aug 7; Under cover Mar 21 to Jul 16, and Jul 29 to Aug 7, and Aug 26 to Sep 4

Plant outdoors: Apr 18 to Jun 18, and Jul 29 to Aug 7
Under cover: Mar 21 to Jul 16, and Jul 29 to Aug 7, and Aug 26 to Sep 4
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 30 to Nov 18; Under cover Oct 2 to Oct 21, and Oct 30 to Nov 18, and Nov 27 to Dec 16

Plant outdoors: Oct 30 to Nov 18
Under cover: Oct 2 to Oct 21, and Oct 30 to Nov 18, and Nov 27 to Dec 16
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across Canada, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Oct 22 to Nov 15; Under cover Sep 24 to Dec 13

Plant outdoors: Oct 22 to Nov 15
Under cover: Sep 24 to Dec 13
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

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Questions about growing in Quinte West

When is the last frost in Quinte West?

On average around April 15, and the first autumn frost comes around November 11. 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 Quinte West?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 20 to Jun 14, or under cover Apr 22 to Jul 12.

What can I sow in Quinte West in November?

Outdoors: garlic, raspberry, rhubarb.

How accurate are these dates?

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

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