What to Plant in October in Northwest Territories

Your October planting guide for Northwest Territories (USDA Zones 1–2, typically Zone 3). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.

Growing season varies across Zones 1–2 — 55–85 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.

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Start Indoors

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Transplant Outdoors

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Direct Sow

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Harvest

Northwest Territories · Zones 1–2

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Zone 2 — October in Northwest Territories

183 varieties active · Last frost June 1 · 85-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 183

Full Zone 2 guide →

Acorn Squash (Table Queen)

Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d

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Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'

Peppers · 85-95d

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Alfalfa Microgreens

Microgreens · 6-10d

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Amaranth Microgreens

Microgreens · 50d

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Amaranth, Glitter Mix

Microgreens · 16-25d

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Ambrosia

Corn · 75-80d

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Ambrosia Cantaloupe

Melons · 86-90d

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Armenian Cucumber

Cucumbers · 75d

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+ 175 more Zone 2 varieties for October →

Zone 1 — October in Northwest Territories

433 varieties active · Last frost June 15 · 55-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 433

Full Zone 1 guide →

Ace 55

Tomatoes · 80-85d

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Ace 56

Tomatoes · 70-75d

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Affirmed

Beans & Legumes · 56d

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Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'

Peppers · 85-95d

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Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

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