Camrose, AB — Planting Guide
Camrose is in USDA Zone 4b. The average last spring frost is May 12 and the first fall frost is October 6, giving you a growing season of approximately 147 days.
At an elevation of 2,424 ft, Camrose receives approximately 17.4 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 72°F with winter lows around 4°F. The predominant soil type is Dark Brown Chernozem.
🌡️ Zone
4b (-25°F to -20°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
May 12
🍂 First Frost
October 6
📅 Growing Season
147 days
⛰️ Elevation
2,424 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
17.4 in
Camrose Soil Profile
Soil Type
Dark Brown Chernozem
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Soil & Growing Conditions in Camrose
Soil Type
Dark Brown Chernozem
Amend with compost each season to maintain fertility and structure.
Watering Needs
With 17.4 inches annually, regular irrigation is essential. Drip systems and heavy mulching conserve water.
Season Tips
147-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 Camrose
96 vegetables that grow well in Zone 4b with planting dates for Camrose.
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| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 25 – Sep 29 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Mar 10 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Sep 1 – Oct 20 | 90–120 |
| Arugula | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 16 – Aug 18 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | May 26 | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Jul 28 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Sep 1 – Oct 6 | 110–150 |
| Black Beans | — | May 26 | — | Aug 25 – Oct 13 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 23 – Jul 28 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 14 – Aug 25 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 23 – Jul 28 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Aug 11 – Oct 6 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Sep 1 – Oct 6 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 14 – Sep 8 | 60–100 |
| Carrots | — | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Aug 11 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 7 – Sep 8 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Aug 25 – Sep 29 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Aug 4 – Sep 29 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 14 – Aug 25 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 7 – Aug 25 | 50–60 |
| Chickpeas | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Aug 4 – Sep 15 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 14 – Aug 25 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 7 – Aug 4 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Mar 10 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 25 – Sep 29 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 7 – Sep 8 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | May 26 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 60–100 |
| Cress | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | May 26 – Jun 16 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Jul 21 – Aug 18 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | May 5 | — | Oct 6 – Sep 29 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Jul 28 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 25 – Sep 29 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | May 26 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 22 | 75–100 |
| Endive | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 7 – Aug 4 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 28 – Sep 8 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Mar 10 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 4 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | — | 90–240 |
| Green Beans | — | May 26 | — | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | May 26 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 | 120–180 |
| Hubbard Squash | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Sep 15 – Oct 20 | 100–120 |
| Kabocha | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Sep 1 – Sep 29 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 30 – Jul 28 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 7 – Sep 1 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | May 26 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 29 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 16 – Jul 21 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Aug 11 – Oct 6 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Aug 4 – Sep 15 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 16 – Aug 25 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | May 26 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 8 | 60–90 |
| Mache | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 23 – Jul 28 | 40–60 |
| Melon | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 11 – Sep 29 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | May 19 – Jun 16 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 16 – Jul 14 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 16 – Aug 18 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 7 – Aug 11 | 55–75 |
| Onion | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Aug 11 – Sep 29 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 23 – Jul 21 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | May 5 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 29 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Jul 21 – Aug 18 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 7 – Sep 1 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Feb 24 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 4 – Oct 13 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Mar 10 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Mar 10 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 11 – Oct 20 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Sep 1 – Oct 20 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 23 – Jul 28 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 14 – Aug 18 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | May 5 | — | Jun 2 – Jun 23 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 28 – Sep 8 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | May 5 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 1 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | May 5 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 29 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 7 – Aug 4 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Mar 10 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 4 – Sep 8 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Aug 11 – Sep 29 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Mar 17 | May 19 | Jun 2 | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Mar 10 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jul 7 – Sep 1 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | May 26 | — | Aug 18 – Oct 13 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Sep 1 – Sep 29 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 16 – Aug 18 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Jul 21 – Sep 22 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 25 – Oct 20 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | May 26 | Sep 15 – Oct 20 | 110–150 |
| Sunflower | Mar 10 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 11 – Sep 29 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Corn | — | May 26 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 8 | 60–90 |
| Tatsoi | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 16 – Jul 21 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Mar 10 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 4 – Oct 13 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Mar 10 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 4 – Oct 13 | 60–85 |
| Turnip | — | May 5 | — | Jun 16 – Jul 21 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 12 | Jun 23 – Jul 28 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Aug 11 – Sep 29 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | May 26 | — | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 50–65 |
| Zucchini | Mar 31 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Camrose
22 fruits that grow well in Zone 4b with planting dates for Camrose.
Show all 22 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Jun 9 | Sep 8 – Nov 3 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1095 |
| Blueberries | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1095 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Jun 9 | Aug 18 – Sep 22 | 70–90 |
| Cranberries | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1095 |
| Currants | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1095 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1095 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Jun 9 | Aug 18 – Oct 13 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 1095–1825 |
| Haskaps | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1095 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Jun 9 | Sep 1 – Oct 13 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1095 |
| Lingonberries | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1095 |
| Medlar | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1825 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 1095–2555 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Jun 9 | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Jun 9 | Sep 8 – Nov 3 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Camrose
32 herbs that grow well in Zone 4b with planting dates for Camrose.
Show all 32 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | Aug 4 – Sep 29 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Mar 17 | May 19 | Jun 2 | Jul 28 – Sep 29 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | May 19 | Aug 18 – Oct 13 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | Jun 30 – Aug 18 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | May 19 | Jul 21 – Sep 22 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | Jul 7 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | Jun 16 – Aug 18 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | May 19 | Jul 21 – Sep 29 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | Jun 16 – Aug 18 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | May 19 | Jul 21 – Sep 29 | 60–90 |
| Dill | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | Jun 16 – Aug 18 | 40–60 |
| Echinacea | — | — | May 19 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 | 120–180 |
| Fennel (herb) | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | Jul 7 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | May 19 | Jul 21 – Sep 29 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | May 19 | Aug 4 – Sep 29 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | May 19 | Jul 28 – Sep 29 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | May 19 | Jul 21 – Sep 8 | 60–70 |
| Lovage | — | — | May 19 | Jul 28 – Sep 29 | 70–90 |
| Mint | — | — | May 19 | Jul 21 – Sep 29 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | May 19 | Jul 21 – Sep 29 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | Jul 7 – Sep 8 | 60–80 |
| Rue | — | — | May 19 | Jul 28 – Sep 29 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | May 19 | Aug 4 – Sep 29 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | May 19 | Jul 14 – Sep 8 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | Jun 16 – Aug 18 | 40–60 |
| Tarragon | — | — | May 19 | Jul 21 – Sep 29 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Mar 17 | May 19 | Jun 2 | Jul 28 – Sep 29 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | May 19 | Jul 28 – Sep 29 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | May 19 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 | 120–180 |
| Yarrow | — | — | May 19 | Aug 18 – Oct 13 | 90–120 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Camrose
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Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Camrose, AB?
Camrose is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.
When is the last frost in Camrose, AB?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Camrose falls around May 12. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Camrose, AB?
The median first fall frost in Camrose arrives around October 6. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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