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Gardening in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland
Warmer summer days than the coast, but a higher risk of late and early frosts on clear nights.
Typical last spring frost
~Jun 5
Typical first fall frost
~Sep 22
Frost-free season
~109 days
Hardiness zone
4b
demo estimate Source pending verification. Frost dates vary year to year.
Wind
Usually less coastal wind; frost is the bigger concern.
Microclimates
Cold air drains into low ground — slope position matters.
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 17 | May 29 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 24 | Jun 5 |
| Parsley | Apr 3 | May 29 |
| Carrots | — | May 22 |
| Beets | — | May 29 |
| Turnips | — | May 29 |
| Radishes | — | May 15 |
| Lettuce | Apr 24 | May 22 |
| Spinach | — | May 15 |
| Kale | Apr 17 | May 22 |
| Swiss chard | — | May 29 |
| Peas | — | May 15 |
| Garlic | — | Sep 1 |
| Strawberries | — | May 22 |
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