Manitoba Planting Calendar 2026

Manitoba's Red River Valley black soil is among Canada's most fertile. The growing season runs 100-125 frost-free days, with Winnipeg gardeners traditionally planting after the May long weekend. Warm summers and long days produce excellent yields.

Zones 1a-3b • Reference city: Winnipeg (last frost: May 25)

Frost Dates in Manitoba

Average last spring frost and first fall frost dates for Manitoba cities. Your planting calendar depends on these dates.

CityLast Spring FrostFirst Fall FrostFrost-Free DaysZone
WinnipegMay 25Sep 221203b
BrandonMay 27Sep 141103a
Portage La PrairieMay 24Sep 231223b

Month-by-Month Planting Schedule

Planting dates based on Winnipeg's frost dates. Select your city above for more precise timing.

April

VegetableStart IndoorsPlant OutdoorsHarvest ByFrost Tolerance
PeasDirect sowApr 20Jun 19Hardy
SpinachDirect sowApr 20May 30Hardy
RadishesDirect sowApr 20May 15Hardy

May

VegetableStart IndoorsPlant OutdoorsHarvest ByFrost Tolerance
LettuceApr 20May 4Jun 18Semi-Hardy
CarrotsDirect sowMay 8Jul 17Semi-Hardy
KaleApr 20May 4Jun 28Hardy
BroccoliApr 13May 11Jul 15Semi-Hardy
OnionsMar 9May 4Aug 12Hardy
PotatoesDirect sowMay 4Aug 2Semi-Hardy
BeetsApr 24May 8Jul 2Semi-Hardy

June

VegetableStart IndoorsPlant OutdoorsHarvest ByFrost Tolerance
TomatoesApr 6Jun 5Aug 19Very Tender
PeppersMar 23Jun 8Aug 17Very Tender
BeansDirect sowJun 5Jul 30Tender
CucumbersMay 1Jun 5Jul 30Very Tender
ZucchiniMay 1Jun 5Jul 25Tender

Complete Planting Dates for Manitoba

All 15 vegetables with indoor start, outdoor planting, and estimated harvest dates for Manitoba.

VegetableStart IndoorsPlant OutdoorsHarvest ByFrost Tolerance
TomatoesApr 6Jun 5Aug 19Very Tender
PeppersMar 23Jun 8Aug 17Very Tender
LettuceApr 20May 4Jun 18Semi-Hardy
PeasDirect sowApr 20Jun 19Hardy
BeansDirect sowJun 5Jul 30Tender
CarrotsDirect sowMay 8Jul 17Semi-Hardy
CucumbersMay 1Jun 5Jul 30Very Tender
ZucchiniMay 1Jun 5Jul 25Tender
KaleApr 20May 4Jun 28Hardy
BroccoliApr 13May 11Jul 15Semi-Hardy
SpinachDirect sowApr 20May 30Hardy
RadishesDirect sowApr 20May 15Hardy
OnionsMar 9May 4Aug 12Hardy
PotatoesDirect sowMay 4Aug 2Semi-Hardy
BeetsApr 24May 8Jul 2Semi-Hardy

Manitoba Gardening Tips by Month

  • ✓March: Start peppers and onions indoors under grow lights.
  • ✓April: Start tomatoes, broccoli, and herbs indoors. Test and amend soil.
  • ✓May: Direct-sow hardy crops (peas, spinach, radishes) early. Transplant warm crops after May long weekend.
  • ✓June: Plant beans, corn, cucumbers, and squash. Succession-sow lettuce.
  • ✓July: Peak growing season. Harvest peas and early lettuce. Watch for storms.
  • ✓August: Main harvest month. Sow spinach and lettuce for fall.
  • ✓September: Harvest before first frost (mid to late September). Plant garlic.

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City Planting Calendars in Manitoba

Detailed planting calendars for Manitoba cities with exact dates based on local frost data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I start planting in Manitoba?

Planting dates in Manitoba vary by location (zones 1a-3b). Check the frost dates table above for your nearest city, then use our calculator for exact dates.

What is the last frost date in Manitoba?

Last frost dates in Manitoba range from early April to late May depending on your city. See the frost dates table above for specific dates.

What vegetables grow best in Manitoba?

Hardy crops like peas, kale, spinach, and potatoes grow well across Manitoba. In zone 1a-3b, tomatoes, peppers, beans, and cucumbers also do well with proper timing. Use our free calculator for exact planting dates.

When should I start seeds indoors in Manitoba?

Start peppers and onions 9-11 weeks before your last frost date, tomatoes 7 weeks before, and brassicas 5-6 weeks before. In Manitoba with a last frost around May 25, that means starting peppers in March and tomatoes in April.

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