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Gardening in Paradise, Newfoundland
Newer, open lots often have little established shelter, so wind exposure can matter more than the town's location suggests.
Typical last spring frost
~Jun 3
Typical first fall frost
~Oct 6
Frost-free season
~125 days
Hardiness zone
5b
demo estimate Source pending verification. Frost dates vary year to year.
Wind
Many yards lack mature trees — temporary windbreaks can pay off quickly.
Microclimates
House walls and new fences are often the best warm-spot opportunities in a young yard.
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 15 | May 27 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 22 | Jun 3 |
| Cabbage | Apr 8 | May 20 |
| Parsley | Apr 1 | May 27 |
| Potatoes | — | Jun 3 |
| Carrots | — | May 20 |
| Beets | — | May 27 |
| Turnips | — | May 27 |
| Radishes | — | May 13 |
| Lettuce | Apr 22 | May 20 |
| Spinach | — | May 13 |
| Kale | Apr 15 | May 20 |
| Swiss chard | — | May 27 |
| Peas | — | May 13 |