New Brunswick, Canada

Planting calendar for Saint John

Last frost around April 23, first frost around November 1: about 192 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 23
First frost: November 1
Frost-free days: 192

Sow now: November

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Outdoors

Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Garlic

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Saint John. 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 Saint John, 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
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 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: Not this month	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: Not this month	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: 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 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
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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
Radish	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
Potato	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
Turnip	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
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 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: 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
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: 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: 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
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 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: 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
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: 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
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: Plant under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant 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 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 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: 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
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 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: Not this month	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 under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow 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 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 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 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
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	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
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 outdoors and 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: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors May 28 to Jun 22; Under cover Apr 30 to Jul 20

Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 22
Under cover: Apr 30 to Jul 20
First harvest: About 80 days after sowing. Sown on May 28, ready around August 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across Canada, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 27 to Jun 22; Under cover Apr 29 to Jul 20

Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jun 22
Under cover: Apr 29 to Jul 20
First harvest: About 88 days after sowing. Sown on May 27, ready around August 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across Canada, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Jun 1 to Jun 27; Under cover May 4 to Jul 25

Sow outdoors: Jun 1 to Jun 27
Under cover: May 4 to Jul 25
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on June 1, ready around August 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across Canada, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Jun 1 to Jun 22; Under cover May 4 to Jul 20

Sow outdoors: Jun 1 to Jun 22
Under cover: May 4 to Jul 20
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on June 1, ready around August 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across Canada, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 27 to Jul 7; Under cover Apr 29 to Aug 4

Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jul 7
Under cover: Apr 29 to Aug 4
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on May 27, ready around July 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across Canada, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 27 to Jul 7; Under cover Apr 29 to Aug 4

Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jul 7
Under cover: Apr 29 to Aug 4
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on May 27, ready around July 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across Canada, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 27 to Jun 27; Under cover Apr 29 to Jul 25

Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jun 27
Under cover: Apr 29 to Jul 25
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on May 27, 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 May 22 to Jun 27; Under cover Apr 24 to Jul 25

Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 27
Under cover: Apr 24 to Jul 25
First harvest: About 77 days after sowing. Sown on May 22, ready around August 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across Canada, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Apr 29 to Aug 7; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Aug 7
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 76 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around July 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across Canada, town by town

BeetOutdoors Apr 29 to Aug 12; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Aug 12
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 9
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beet across Canada, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 24 to Jul 10; Under cover Mar 27 to Aug 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Jul 10
Under cover: Mar 27 to Aug 7
First harvest: About 95 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around July 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across Canada, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 24 to Sep 16; Under cover Mar 27 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Sep 16
Under cover: Mar 27 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 20 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around May 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across Canada, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Apr 24 to Jun 19; Under cover Mar 27 to Jul 17

Plant outdoors: Apr 24 to Jun 19
Under cover: Mar 27 to Jul 17
First harvest: About 71 days after planting. Planted on April 24, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across Canada, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 24 to Aug 18; Under cover Mar 27 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Aug 18
Under cover: Mar 27 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across Canada, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Apr 25 to Aug 13; Under cover Mar 28 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to Aug 13
Under cover: Mar 28 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on April 25, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across Canada, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 24 to Sep 11; Under cover Mar 27 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Sep 11
Under cover: Mar 27 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 31 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across Canada, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors 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 45 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across Canada, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 24 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 27 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Sep 12
Under cover: Mar 27 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across Canada, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Apr 20 to Jun 19; Under cover Mar 23 to Jul 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to Jun 19
Under cover: Mar 23 to Jul 17
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around July 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across Canada, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors May 22 to Jul 7; Under cover Apr 24 to Aug 4

Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jul 7
Under cover: Apr 24 to Aug 4
First harvest: About 71 days after sowing. Sown on May 22, ready around August 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across Canada, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 22 to Aug 2; Under cover Apr 24 to Aug 30

Sow outdoors: May 22 to Aug 2
Under cover: Apr 24 to Aug 30
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on May 22, ready around July 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Green bean across Canada, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Apr 17 to May 4; Under cover Mar 20 to Apr 6, and Apr 17 to May 4, and May 15 to Jun 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 4
Under cover: Mar 20 to Apr 6, and Apr 17 to May 4, and May 15 to Jun 1
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around November 23.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across Canada, town by town

PeaOutdoors Apr 24 to Jul 25; Under cover Mar 27 to Aug 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Jul 25
Under cover: Mar 27 to Aug 22
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, 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 22 to Jun 12; Under cover Mar 25 to Jul 10

Plant outdoors: Apr 22 to Jun 12
Under cover: Mar 25 to Jul 10
First harvest: About 99 days after planting. Planted on April 22, ready around July 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across Canada, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 5 to Nov 4; Under cover Sep 7 to Dec 2

Plant outdoors: Oct 5 to Nov 4
Under cover: Sep 7 to Dec 2
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 5, ready around June 12.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across Canada, town by town

LeekOutdoors Apr 24 to Aug 5; Under cover Mar 27 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Aug 5
Under cover: Mar 27 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 111 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around August 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across Canada, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Apr 20 to Aug 29; Under cover Mar 23 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to Aug 29
Under cover: Mar 23 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Scallion across Canada, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Apr 17 to Jun 30; Under cover Mar 20 to Jul 28

Plant outdoors: Apr 17 to Jun 30
Under cover: Mar 20 to Jul 28
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on April 17, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across Canada, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Apr 24 to Aug 16; Under cover Mar 27 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Aug 16
Under cover: Mar 27 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around July 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across Canada, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Apr 29 to Jul 28; Under cover Apr 1 to Aug 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jul 28
Under cover: Apr 1 to Aug 25
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around July 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across Canada, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 24 to Jul 25; Under cover Mar 27 to Aug 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Jul 25
Under cover: Mar 27 to Aug 22
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around July 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across Canada, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 24 to Jun 24; Under cover Mar 27 to Jul 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Jun 24
Under cover: Mar 27 to Jul 22
First harvest: About 134 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around September 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across Canada, town by town

KaleOutdoors Apr 29 to Aug 12; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Aug 12
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 9
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across Canada, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors May 4 to Sep 1; Under cover Apr 6 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: May 4 to Sep 1
Under cover: Apr 6 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around June 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across Canada, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors May 4 to Aug 6; Under cover Apr 6 to Sep 3

Sow outdoors: May 4 to Aug 6
Under cover: Apr 6 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across Canada, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Apr 24 to Aug 16; Under cover Mar 27 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Aug 16
Under cover: Mar 27 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across Canada, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Apr 29 to Aug 31; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Aug 31
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across Canada, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Apr 24 to Jul 10; Under cover Mar 27 to Aug 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Jul 10
Under cover: Mar 27 to Aug 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 29 to Sep 21; Under cover Apr 1 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Sep 21
Under cover: Apr 1 to Oct 19
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 24 to Jun 24; Under cover Mar 27 to Jul 22

Plant outdoors: Apr 24 to Jun 24
Under cover: Mar 27 to Jul 22
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 23 to Nov 11; Under cover Sep 25 to Oct 14, and Oct 23 to Nov 11, and Nov 20 to Dec 9

Plant outdoors: Oct 23 to Nov 11
Under cover: Sep 25 to Oct 14, and Oct 23 to Nov 11, and Nov 20 to Dec 9
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 14 to Nov 8; Under cover Sep 16 to Dec 6

Plant outdoors: Oct 14 to Nov 8
Under cover: Sep 16 to Dec 6
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 Saint John

When is the last frost in Saint John?

On average around April 23, and the first autumn frost comes around November 1. 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 Saint John?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 28 to Jun 22, or under cover Apr 30 to Jul 20.

What can I sow in Saint John in November?

Outdoors: raspberry, rhubarb. Under cover: garlic.

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