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Gardening in Yellowknife,
Northwest Territories

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Gardening in Northwest Territories

NWT Zone 1–2 gardens work with permafrost and a very short season. Raised beds, high tunnels, and cold-hardy varieties make home food production deeply rewarding.

March 2026 Planting Guide

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Growing Shoulder This month
TaskMarch – Zone 1
Start IndoorsTomatoes, peppers (6-8 wks pre-frost)
Direct SowSpinach, radish in cold frame (Zone 6+)
Key TasksPrune dormant fruit trees

Frost Dates – Yellowknife

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Last Spring Frost
Late June
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First Fall Frost
Mid August

Frost-free period: ~50 days. Always verify with Environment Canada forecasts — dates can vary ±2 weeks based on elevation and microclimate.

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