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Gardening in Gander, Newfoundland
Warm summer stretches with a meaningful frost risk at both ends of the season.
Typical last spring frost
~Jun 8
Typical first fall frost
~Sep 20
Frost-free season
~104 days
Hardiness zone
4b
demo estimate Source pending verification. Frost dates vary year to year.
Wind
Open ground can be windy; frost protection is often the bigger lever.
Microclimates
Sheltered, south-facing spots extend the season noticeably.
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 20 | Jun 1 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 27 | Jun 8 |
| Parsley | Apr 6 | Jun 1 |
| Carrots | — | May 25 |
| Beets | — | Jun 1 |
| Radishes | — | May 18 |
| Lettuce | Apr 27 | May 25 |
| Spinach | — | May 18 |
| Kale | Apr 20 | May 25 |
| Swiss chard | — | Jun 1 |
| Peas | — | May 18 |
| Garlic | — | Aug 30 |
| Strawberries | — | May 25 |
| Rhubarb | — | May 18 |