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Gardening in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland
Bay-facing slopes can warm earlier than outer-coast locations, but conditions vary a lot along the shore.
Typical last spring frost
~May 30
Typical first fall frost
~Oct 12
Frost-free season
~135 days
Hardiness zone
5b
demo estimate Source pending verification. Frost dates vary year to year.
Wind
Shoreline yards may see salt-laden wind; inland pockets are calmer.
Microclimates
South-facing slopes toward the bay can be among the warmer spots on the Avalon.
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 11 | May 23 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 18 | May 30 |
| Cabbage | Apr 4 | May 16 |
| Onions | Mar 7 | May 16 |
| Parsley | Mar 28 | May 23 |
| Potatoes | — | May 30 |
| Carrots | — | May 16 |
| Beets | — | May 23 |
| Turnips | — | May 23 |
| Radishes | — | May 9 |
| Lettuce | Apr 18 | May 16 |
| Spinach | — | May 9 |
| Kale | Apr 11 | May 16 |
| Swiss chard | — | May 23 |
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