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Canadian Gardening Zones 6-7
Canadian Gardening Zones 6–7 offer a longer and more moderate growing season compared with colder regions, giving gardeners a broader range of plants to choose from. In these zones, many common vegetables, herbs, hardy fruits, and ornamental flowers thrive with good timing and care. Whether you want to grow juicy tomatoes, vibrant annuals, or hardy perennials, this guide highlights what grows best in Zones 6 and 7 and helps you make the most of your garden’s fuller season. I am growing in zone 6.
Gardening Zones 6-7
A balanced growing season with wide plant choices.
Zone 6 Planting Calendar
Use this calendar as a quick reference for what to plant and when in Zone 6-7. Dates are approximate and may vary with your local microclimate.
| Season | (Approximate Timing) | What to Plant / Do |
|---|---|---|
| Early Spring | (March – April) |
Start seeds indoors: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant. Direct sow cold crops: peas, spinach, lettuce (when soil is workable). |
| Late Spring | (May) |
Transplant hardened-off seedlings after last frost. Plant potatoes, onions, carrots, beets. |
| Summer | (June – July) |
Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash. Maintain watering, mulch to control heat and moisture loss. |
| Late Summer | (August) |
Plant fall crops: kale, broccoli, cabbage, spinach. Succession sow lettuce and radishes. |
| Fall | (September – October) |
Harvest remaining crops. Plant garlic for next year; protect tender plants from frost. |
| Winter | (November – February) |
Garden cleanup and planning. Review notes, order seeds. Enjoy your winter break! Plan next season. |
Zones 6–7 Seasonal Planting Calendar
A quick reference for sowing, planting, and harvesting in Canada’s longer, more moderate growing zones.
| Season | Planting / Tips |
|---|---|
|
Spring (March – May) |
Start indoors: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, basil. Direct sow: peas, spinach, lettuce, radishes, carrots. Harden off seedlings gradually before transplanting. Many perennials and shrubs can be planted early. |
|
Summer (June – August) |
Transplant warm-season crops after last frost. Succession sow beans, lettuce, spinach, and herbs. Grow heat-loving crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and peppers. Mulch to conserve moisture during hot periods. |
|
Fall (September – November) |
Harvest late crops: tomatoes, squash, carrots, beets. Plant garlic, spring bulbs, and cool-season greens. Extend the season with row covers or cold frames. Clean up beds and protect perennials before winter. |
Tip: Zones 6–7 allow for longer harvests and late-season planting, but frost dates still vary by region—check local frost timing for best results.
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