Canada Hardiness Zone 5b
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Canada Zone 5b - Temperate Mild Summer
Extreme Minimum Temperate −26.1 to −23.3°C (−15 to −10°F)
This region has a sunny humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) with four distinct seasons. Snow and ice are dominant during the winter season. Spring and fall vary considerably from year to year, prone to frosts and sudden changes in conditions. Summers are warm, occasionally hot. Rainfall is moderate.
Larger towns in this region include:
- Acton
- Alliston
- Amherst
- Angus–Borden
- Arthur
- Barrie
- Bay Roberts
- Beaverton
- Bedford
- Beloeil
- Bolton
- Bonavista
- Bradford
- Bridgenorth–Chemong Park
- Caledon
- Campbellford
- Cannington
- Carbonear
- Chesley
- Contrecoeur
- Cornwall
- Cowansville
- Drayton
- Durham
- Elmira
- Elmvale
- Embrun
- Erin
- Farnham
- Fergus
- Fredericton
- Georgetown
- Granby
- Grand Bank
- Guelph
- Hampton
- Hanover
- Harriston
- Hudson
- Huntingdon
- Innisfil
- Invermere
- Kanata
- Kemptville
- Keswick–Elmhurst Beach
- Kitchener
- L'Assomption
- Lakefield
- Lavaltrie
- Lindsay
- Listowel
- Manotick Station
- Marieville
- Midland
- Moncton
- Mount Albert
- Mount Forest
- Napierville
- Nobleton
- Orillia
- Oromocto
- Osgoode
- Ottawa–Gatineau
- Parry Sound
- Perth
- Peterborough
- Port Perry
- Prescott
- Richmond
- Rockwood
- Russell
- Saint-Hyacinthe
- Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- Saint-Pie
- Saint-Rémi
- Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
- Sainte-Madeleine
- Sainte-Martine
- Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
- Schomberg
- Smiths Falls
- Sorel
- Springhill
- St. Jacobs
- Stayner
- Stephenville
- Stirling
- Sutton
- Truro
- Uxbridge
- Varennes
- Verchères
- Walkerton
- Williams Lake
Disclaimer: The PlantWhatWhen vegetable planting guide is only designed for use as a very general reference for home gardening purposes. It is not to be used for farming, markets or commercial activities of any kind whatsoever. We take absolutely no responsibility for the accuracy and adequacy of the information provided on this site.
We recommend that you consider your local climate, weather patterns and conditions when deciding what and when to plant in your home garden. It's entirely your own decision. Happy Gardening and Best Wishes!