Grow the Best Vegetables This Spring!

Spring in Canada can still be quite cool, depending on your region, so it's best to plant cold-hardy vegetables that thrive in early-season conditions. Here are some of the best vegetables to grow in spring across Canada:

Cool-Season Vegetables (Early Spring – March to May)

These vegetables can be planted as soon as the ground is workable and the last frost is near:

1. Spinach – Fast-growing and cold-tolerant, perfect for early planting.
2. Lettuce & Salad Greens – Varieties like romaine, butterhead, and arugula grow well in cool temperatures.
3. Kale – Thrives in cool weather and can withstand light frosts.
4. Radishes – Quick-growing and ideal for early spring.
5. Peas – Snow peas and snap peas love the cool temperatures of spring.
6. Carrots – Can be planted as soon as the soil is thawed and workable.
7. Beets – A hardy root vegetable that does well in cool soil.
8. Swiss Chard – Tolerates cold temperatures and can produce well into summer.
9. Green Onions (Scallions) – Can be planted early and harvested young.
10. Broccoli & Cauliflower – These brassicas do well in cool spring weather but need full sun.

Warm-Season Vegetables (Late Spring – After Last Frost)

For regions where spring warms up by May-June, consider these vegetables:
11. Tomatoes (Started Indoors) – Transplant outside when the risk of frost is gone.
12. Peppers (Started Indoors) – Like tomatoes, they need warm soil, so wait until late spring.
13. Zucchini & Squash – Need warmer soil but can be planted in late spring.
14. Beans – Bush and pole beans can be sown once soil temperatures reach 10°C+.
15. Cucumbers – Need warm soil, so plant them after the last frost.

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