In Moncton, the average last spring frost is May 23 and the average first fall frost is Oct 1, a growing season of about 131 days (zone 5b). Start tomatoes indoors around Apr 11 and move them outside from Jun 6. Plant garlic Oct 8 to Oct 15, one to two weeks after the first fall frost.
Moncton at a glance
- Last spring frost
- May 23 (average)
- First fall frost
- Oct 1 (average)
- Frost-free season
- About 131 days
- Hardiness zone
- 5b (NRCan)
- Weather stations
- Moncton, Bouctouche and Nappan, 1991 to 2020 normals. GrowSmart's dates are the median of these stations, to within 3 days
An average frost date means frost is still possible after it in about half of years. GrowSmart times tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil after this date, not on it.
What to plant in Moncton this month (January)
Nothing is scheduled to be sown or planted in Moncton in January. Next up: start onions indoors on Mar 14.
What to plant in Moncton this month (February)
Nothing is scheduled to be sown or planted in Moncton in February. Next up: start onions indoors on Mar 14.
What to plant in Moncton this month (March)
- Start onions indoors: Mar 14
Coming up in early April: start tomatoes indoors (Apr 11), start peppers indoors (Apr 11), start eggplant indoors (Apr 11) and start lettuce indoors (Apr 11).
What to plant in Moncton this month (April)
- Start tomatoes indoors: Apr 11
- Start peppers indoors: Apr 11
- Start eggplant indoors: Apr 11
- Start lettuce indoors: Apr 11
- Start kale indoors: Apr 18
- Start broccoli indoors: Apr 18
- Start cabbage indoors: Apr 18
- Start basil indoors: Apr 25
Coming up in early May: direct sow spinach (May 2), direct sow peas (May 2), direct sow radishes (May 2), transplant lettuce (May 9), direct sow carrots (May 9), start cucumbers indoors (May 9), start zucchini indoors (May 9) and start winter squash indoors (May 9).
What to plant in Moncton this month (May)
- Direct sow spinach: May 2
- Direct sow peas: May 2
- Direct sow radishes: May 2
- Transplant lettuce: May 9
- Direct sow carrots: May 9
- Start cucumbers indoors: May 9
- Start zucchini indoors: May 9
- Start winter squash indoors: May 9
- Direct sow beets: May 16
- Transplant kale: May 16
- Transplant broccoli: May 16
- Transplant cabbage: May 16
- Direct sow potatoes: May 16
- Transplant onions: May 23
- Transplant cucumbers: May 30
- Transplant zucchini: May 30
- Transplant winter squash: May 30
- Direct sow beans: May 30
Coming up in early June: transplant tomatoes (Jun 6), transplant peppers (Jun 6), transplant eggplant (Jun 6) and transplant basil (Jun 6).
What to plant in Moncton this month (June)
- Transplant tomatoes: Jun 6
- Transplant peppers: Jun 6
- Transplant eggplant: Jun 6
- Transplant basil: Jun 6
What to plant in Moncton this month (July)
- Sow peas for a fall harvest: Jul 23
- Sow kale for a fall harvest: Jul 23
Coming up in early August: sow lettuce for a fall harvest (Aug 6) and sow spinach for a fall harvest (Aug 13).
What to plant in Moncton this month (August)
- Sow lettuce for a fall harvest: Aug 6
- Sow spinach for a fall harvest: Aug 13
- Sow radishes for a fall harvest: Aug 27
What to plant in Moncton this month (September)
Nothing is scheduled to be sown or planted in Moncton in September. Next up: plant garlic on Oct 8.
What to plant in Moncton this month (October)
- Plant garlic: Oct 8 to Oct 15
What to plant in Moncton this month (November)
Nothing is scheduled to be sown or planted in Moncton in November. Next up: start onions indoors on Mar 14.
What to plant in Moncton this month (December)
Nothing is scheduled to be sown or planted in Moncton in December. Next up: start onions indoors on Mar 14.
Moncton planting calendar
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant outside | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Apr 11 | Transplant Jun 6 | From Aug 23 |
| Peppers | Apr 11 | Transplant Jun 6 | From Aug 17 |
| Eggplant | Apr 11 | Transplant Jun 6 | From Aug 20 |
| Basil | Apr 25 | Transplant Jun 6 | From Jul 18 |
| Onions (from seed) | Mar 14 | Transplant May 23 | From Aug 31 |
| Lettuce | Apr 11 | Transplant May 9Fall: direct sow Aug 6 | From Jun 18Fall: from Sep 15 |
| Spinach | n/a | Direct sow May 2Fall: direct sow Aug 13 | From Jun 11Fall: from Sep 22 |
| Peas | n/a | Direct sow May 2Fall: direct sow Jul 23 | From Jul 1Fall: from Sep 21 |
| Radishes | n/a | Direct sow May 2Fall: direct sow Aug 27 | From May 27Fall: from Sep 21 |
| Carrots | n/a | Direct sow May 9 | From Jul 18 |
| Beets | n/a | Direct sow May 16 | From Jul 10 |
| Kale | Apr 18 | Transplant May 16Fall: direct sow Jul 23 | From Jul 10Fall: from Sep 16 |
| Broccoli | Apr 18 | Transplant May 16 | From Jul 20 |
| Cabbage | Apr 18 | Transplant May 16 | From Jul 25 |
| Cucumbers | May 9 | Transplant May 30 | From Jul 24 |
| Zucchini | May 9 | Transplant May 30 | From Jul 19 |
| Winter squash | May 9 | Transplant May 30 | From Aug 28 |
| Beans | n/a | Direct sow May 30 | From Jul 24 |
| Potatoes | n/a | Direct sow May 16 | From Aug 4 |
| Garlic | n/a | Plant cloves Oct 8 to Oct 15 | Around Aug 15 the next year |
Dates are for one planting of each crop, from Moncton's average frost dates. Tomatoes are indeterminate, lettuce is looseleaf and beans are bush beans. Harvest dates are when the first picking is usually ready. Garlic follows University of Minnesota Extension (see below).
Fall planting in Moncton
Plant garlic Oct 8 to Oct 15. That is one to two weeks after Moncton's average first fall frost of Oct 1, the timing University of Minnesota Extension recommends, so the cloves root before winter without sending shoots up. Harvest comes around Aug 15 the following summer. How to plant garlic in Moncton.
Shallots: GrowSmart's plan has you plant shallot sets in fall in zone 5 and warmer, and in spring in colder zones.
Cool-season crops GrowSmart schedules for a fall harvest in Moncton:
- Peas: sow Jul 23, ready from about Sep 21
- Kale: sow Jul 23, ready from about Sep 16
- Lettuce: sow Aug 6, ready from about Sep 15
- Spinach: sow Aug 13, ready from about Sep 22
- Radishes: sow Aug 27, ready from about Sep 21
Nearby planting calendars
Moncton planting questions
When is the last frost in Moncton?
The average last spring frost in Moncton is May 23, and the average first fall frost is Oct 1, from 1991 to 2020 climate normals at 3 nearby weather stations. Frost is still possible after the spring date in about half of years.
When should I start tomato seeds in Moncton?
Start tomatoes indoors around Apr 11, 8 weeks before moving them outside around Jun 6, which is two weeks after the average last frost.
What can I plant in Moncton in fall?
Garlic goes in Oct 8 to Oct 15. For fall harvests, sow peas and kale around Jul 23, lettuce around Aug 6, spinach around Aug 13 and radishes around Aug 27.