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Gardening in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland
Long summer days and warm spells, but a short frost-free window — season extension is very valuable.
Typical last spring frost
~Jun 10
Typical first fall frost
~Sep 15
Frost-free season
~97 days
Hardiness zone
3a
demo estimate Source pending verification. Frost dates vary year to year.
Wind
Generally less maritime wind; cold is the main limit.
Microclimates
Any warm, sheltered wall is a major asset.
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 22 | Jun 3 |
| Parsley | Apr 8 | Jun 3 |
| Carrots | — | May 27 |
| Beets | — | Jun 3 |
| Radishes | — | May 20 |
| Lettuce | Apr 29 | May 27 |
| Spinach | — | May 20 |
| Kale | Apr 22 | May 27 |
| Swiss chard | — | Jun 3 |
| Peas | — | May 20 |
| Garlic | — | Aug 25 |
| Strawberries | — | May 27 |
| Rhubarb | — | May 20 |
| Chives | — | May 20 |
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