North Battleford, SK — Planting Guide
North Battleford is in Zone 4a. The average last spring frost is May 19 and the first fall frost is October 6, giving you a growing season of approximately 140 days.
At an elevation of 548 m, North Battleford receives approximately 373 mm of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 22°C with winter lows around -17°C. The predominant soil type is Dark Brown Chernozem.
🌡️ Zone
4a (-30°F to -25°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
May 19
🍂 First Frost
October 6
📅 Growing Season
140 days
⛰️ Elevation
548 m
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
373 mm
North Battleford, SK
Short season
140 days
Last Spring Frost
May 19
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140 growing days
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First Fall Frost
October 6
North Battleford Soil Profile
Soil Type
Dark Brown Chernozem
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 4a
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: May 19
First Frost: Oct 6
Soil & Growing Conditions in North Battleford
Soil Type
Dark Brown Chernozem
Amend with compost each season to maintain fertility and structure.
Watering Needs
With 14.7 inches annually, regular irrigation is essential. Drip systems and heavy mulching conserve water.
Season Tips
140-day frost-free season
Start warm-season crops indoors and focus on short-season varieties. Cold frames extend your season by 3–4 weeks in fall.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in North Battleford
96 vegetables that grow well in Zone 4a with planting dates for North Battleford.
Show all 96 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Sep 1 – Oct 6 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Mar 17 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Sep 8 – Oct 27 | 90–120 |
| Arugula | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 23 – Aug 25 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Jun 2 | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | May 12 | — | Jul 7 – Aug 4 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Sep 8 – Oct 13 | 110–150 |
| Black Beans | — | Jun 2 | — | Sep 1 – Oct 20 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 21 – Sep 1 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Aug 18 – Oct 13 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Sep 8 – Oct 13 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 60–100 |
| Carrots | — | May 12 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 18 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 14 – Sep 15 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Sep 1 – Oct 6 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Aug 11 – Oct 6 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 21 – Sep 1 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 14 – Sep 1 | 50–60 |
| Chickpeas | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Aug 11 – Sep 22 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 21 – Sep 1 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 14 – Aug 11 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Mar 17 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Sep 1 – Oct 6 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 14 – Sep 15 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Jun 2 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 29 | 60–100 |
| Cress | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 2 – Jun 23 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Jul 28 – Aug 25 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | May 12 | — | Oct 13 – Oct 6 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Aug 4 – Sep 29 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | May 12 | — | Jul 7 – Aug 4 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Sep 1 – Oct 6 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Jun 2 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 29 | 75–100 |
| Endive | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 7 – Aug 11 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 14 – Aug 11 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Aug 4 – Sep 15 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Mar 17 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Aug 11 – Sep 22 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | — | 90–240 |
| Green Beans | — | Jun 2 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Jun 2 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 | 120–180 |
| Hubbard Squash | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Sep 22 – Oct 27 | 100–120 |
| Kabocha | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Sep 8 – Oct 6 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 7 – Aug 4 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 14 – Sep 8 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Jun 2 | — | Sep 1 – Oct 6 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 7 – Aug 11 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 23 – Jul 28 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Aug 18 – Oct 13 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Aug 11 – Sep 22 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 23 – Sep 1 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Jun 2 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Mache | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 40–60 |
| Melon | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Aug 18 – Oct 6 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | May 26 – Jun 23 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 12 | Jul 7 – Sep 1 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 23 – Jul 21 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 23 – Aug 25 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 14 – Aug 18 | 55–75 |
| Onion | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Aug 18 – Oct 6 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 30 – Jul 28 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | May 12 | — | Aug 25 – Oct 6 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Jul 28 – Aug 25 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 14 – Sep 8 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Mar 3 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Aug 11 – Oct 20 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Mar 17 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Aug 4 – Sep 29 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Mar 17 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Aug 18 – Oct 27 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Sep 8 – Oct 27 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 21 – Aug 25 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | May 12 | — | Jun 9 – Jun 30 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Aug 4 – Sep 15 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | May 12 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 8 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | May 12 | — | Aug 25 – Oct 6 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 14 – Aug 11 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Mar 17 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Aug 11 – Sep 15 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Aug 18 – Oct 6 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Mar 24 | May 26 | Jun 9 | Aug 4 – Sep 29 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Mar 17 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Aug 4 – Sep 29 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jul 14 – Sep 8 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Jun 2 | — | Aug 25 – Oct 20 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Sep 8 – Oct 6 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 23 – Aug 25 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Jul 28 – Sep 29 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Sep 1 – Oct 27 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Jun 2 | Sep 22 – Oct 27 | 110–150 |
| Sunflower | Mar 17 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Aug 18 – Oct 6 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Jun 2 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Tatsoi | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 23 – Jul 28 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Mar 17 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Aug 11 – Oct 20 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Mar 17 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Aug 11 – Oct 20 | 60–85 |
| Turnip | — | May 12 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 28 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 19 | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Aug 18 – Oct 6 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Jun 2 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 50–65 |
| Zucchini | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in North Battleford
22 fruits that grow well in Zone 4a with planting dates for North Battleford.
Show all 22 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Jun 16 | Sep 15 – Nov 10 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1095 |
| Blueberries | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1095 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Jun 16 | Aug 25 – Sep 29 | 70–90 |
| Cranberries | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1095 |
| Currants | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1095 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1095 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Jun 16 | Aug 25 – Oct 20 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 1095–1825 |
| Haskaps | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1095 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Jun 16 | Sep 8 – Oct 20 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1095 |
| Lingonberries | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1095 |
| Medlar | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1825 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 1095–2555 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Jun 16 | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Jun 16 | Sep 15 – Nov 10 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in North Battleford
32 herbs that grow well in Zone 4a with planting dates for North Battleford.
Show all 32 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 12 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 12 | Aug 11 – Oct 6 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Mar 24 | May 26 | Jun 9 | Aug 4 – Oct 6 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | May 26 | Aug 25 – Oct 20 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 12 | Jul 7 – Aug 25 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 12 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | May 26 | Jul 28 – Sep 29 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 12 | Jul 14 – Sep 22 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 12 | Jun 23 – Aug 25 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | May 26 | Jul 28 – Oct 6 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 12 | Jun 23 – Aug 25 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | May 26 | Jul 28 – Oct 6 | 60–90 |
| Dill | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 12 | Jun 23 – Aug 25 | 40–60 |
| Echinacea | — | — | May 26 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 | 120–180 |
| Fennel (herb) | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 12 | Jul 14 – Sep 22 | 60–90 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | May 26 | Jul 28 – Oct 6 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | May 26 | Aug 11 – Oct 6 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | May 26 | Aug 4 – Oct 6 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | May 26 | Jul 28 – Sep 15 | 60–70 |
| Lovage | — | — | May 26 | Aug 4 – Oct 6 | 70–90 |
| Mint | — | — | May 26 | Jul 28 – Oct 6 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | May 26 | Jul 28 – Oct 6 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 12 | Jul 14 – Sep 15 | 60–80 |
| Rue | — | — | May 26 | Aug 4 – Oct 6 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | May 26 | Aug 11 – Oct 6 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | May 26 | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Apr 7 | May 12 | May 12 | Jun 23 – Aug 25 | 40–60 |
| Tarragon | — | — | May 26 | Jul 28 – Oct 6 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Mar 24 | May 26 | Jun 9 | Aug 4 – Oct 6 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | May 26 | Aug 4 – Oct 6 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | May 26 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 | 120–180 |
| Yarrow | — | — | May 26 | Aug 25 – Oct 20 | 90–120 |
Monthly Planting Guide for North Battleford
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