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Gardening in Clarenville, Newfoundland
Often warmer summers than the outer Avalon thanks to its sheltered bay setting.
Typical last spring frost
~Jun 2
Typical first fall frost
~Oct 1
Frost-free season
~121 days
Hardiness zone
5a
demo estimate Source pending verification. Frost dates vary year to year.
Wind
Moderate; varies widely by street and elevation.
Microclimates
Sheltered valley sites can warm up well in summer.
Crops well suited here
Local planting calendar
For a sunny, somewhat sheltered bed with indoor seed starting.
| Crop | Start indoors | Sow / plant out |
|---|---|---|
| Broccoli | Apr 14 | May 26 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 21 | Jun 2 |
| Cabbage | Apr 7 | May 19 |
| Parsley | Mar 31 | May 26 |
| Carrots | — | May 19 |
| Beets | — | May 26 |
| Turnips | — | May 26 |
| Radishes | — | May 12 |
| Lettuce | Apr 21 | May 19 |
| Spinach | — | May 12 |
| Kale | Apr 14 | May 19 |
| Swiss chard | — | May 26 |
| Peas | — | May 12 |
| Garlic | — | Sep 10 |
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