What to Plant in Nunavut in June
June is the true starting line for Nunavut gardens, but the mean last spring frost at Rankin Inlet falls on June 19, right in the middle of the month.
What to Plant in Nunavut in July
The average last spring frost at the Rankin Inlet reference station lands near June 19, and the average first fall frost near September 13, a growing…
What to Plant in Nunavut in January
The direct answer: nothing goes into open ground in Nunavut in January. The soil is frozen to a depth of several feet, daylight is short or absent…
What to Plant in Nunavut in February
In February, nothing goes into open ground in Nunavut. The territory sits in Canadian hardiness zone 0a at the Rankin Inlet reference station, and the…
When to Plant Potatoes in Nova Scotia: Counting Back From Your Last Frost
Count back 14 to 21 days from Halifax’s average last spring frost of May 7, and you land in mid to late April for that reference point, according to…
Harvesting and Storing Potatoes in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia growers dig potatoes ahead of the average first fall frost, October 18, and move the crop straight into curing before it ever touches a…
Potato Varieties That Suit Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia’s frost calendar favors early and mid-season potato classes over late ones.
When to Plant Potatoes in Northwest Territories: Counting Back From Your Last Frost
The short answer: count back 14 to 21 days from May 25, the average last spring frost at Yellowknife, and you land somewhere in early-to-mid May for…
Harvesting and Storing Potatoes in Northwest Territories
Potatoes need to come out of Northwest Territories ground before the region’s cold truly sets in, and they need a storage spot that never sees the -20 F…
Potato Varieties That Suit Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories gardeners get the best results from early-season and mid-season potato varieties, chosen for how quickly they finish rather than…