When to Plant Ginger in Ontario
Ginger is a tropical plant grown for its pungent, spicy rhizome used worldwide in cooking and medicine. It requires a long, warm, humid growing season.
Ontario spans USDA hardiness zones 8a (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.
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Click your county for exact Ginger planting dates based on your local frost dates.
Ginger Planting Calendar for Ontario
▸ Zone 8a ~255 day growing season · Full guide →
Last frost: March 8 · First frost: November 18 · 255 day season
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | January 18 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 |
| Transplant Outdoors | March 22 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Direct Sow | March 15 | Mar 15 – Apr 5 |
| Harvest | November 22 | Nov 22 – Dec 6 |
Growing Tips for Ontario
Plant rhizome pieces with buds 2 inches deep in spring. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. In cold climates, grow in containers and bring indoors before frost.
Ginger in Other States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Ginger in Ontario?
Planting dates for Ginger in Ontario depend on your USDA zone. Ontario spans zones 8a. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.
What zone is Ontario for planting?
Ontario contains USDA hardiness zones 8a. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.