Grow Your Garden with MyBackyard.ca – Hardy Vegetable Seeds for Northwest Ontario’s Climate

Limited Seeds are available for purchase at
21 Second Street
(Nipigon River Bait and Tackle)
Nipigon
In the evenings and weekends.
Call: 807-889-0707 or
Email: glenn@nipigon.com

Transplants coming in May!

The Last Frost Date is June 7, the corresponding dates for starting plants would be:

Weeks Before Last Frost DateStart Indoors
1 weekMay 31
2 weeksMay 24
3 weeksMay 17
4 weeksMay 10
5 weeksMay 3
6 weeksApril 26
7 weeksApril 19
8 weeksApril 12

Gardening Shortcut Links

Hodge Podge Garden
Stir fry Garden
Three Sisters (Corn, Pole Beans and Squash/Pumpkin)

The plants listed here are available at the physical shop located with the Nipigon River Bait Shop at 21 Second Street in Nipigon Ontario. Limited quantities are available, and all seeds are fresh and have been tested to grow here in NW Ontario.

 

North Hardy Plants

Seeds and Transplants

Are you tired of struggling to grow vegetables in Northwest Ontario’s cold climate? Look no further! MyBackyard.ca provides you with a curated selection of vegetable seeds and transplants specifically tailored to thrive in our region. Based in Nipigon, Ontario, we understand the challenges of gardening in colder climates and have researched and personally grown to ensure our seeds are the perfect fit for your garden.

Why choose MyBackyard.ca?

  • Locally sourced and tested: All our seeds and transplants are chosen based on their performance in Northwest Ontario, ensuring you get the best possible results in your garden.
  • Expert advice and support: Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you with gardening tips, tricks, and advice tailored to our region’s unique climate.

At MyBackyard.ca, we pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of hardy vegetable seeds and transplants, including:

 

Seeds Available

 

Seed NameStart IndoorsDescriptionDays to Maturity
Patio Snacker Cucumbers2-3 weeks before last frostThese compact, bushy plants produce an abundance of small, crisp cucumbers that are perfect for snacking or pickling.50-60 days
Str8 Cucumbers2-3 weeks before last frostThese long, straight cucumbers have a mild, sweet flavor and are perfect for slicing, pickling, or adding to salads.50-60 days
Patio Snacker Cucumbers2-3 weeks before last frostThese compact, bushy plants produce an abundance of small, crisp cucumbers that are perfect for snacking or pickling.50-60 days
Str8 Cucumbers2-3 weeks before last frostThese long, straight cucumbers have a mild, sweet flavor and are perfect for slicing, pickling, or adding to salads.50-60 days
Black Beauty Zucchini3-4 weeks before last frostThese glossy, dark green zucchinis are tender, sweet, and perfect for grilling, sautéing, or baking.50-60 days
Black Beauty Zucchini3-4 weeks before last frostThese glossy, dark green zucchinis are tender, sweet, and perfect for grilling, sautéing, or baking.50-60 days
Little Gem Squash4-6 weeks before last frostThese small, flavorful squash have a creamy, sweet flesh and are perfect for stuffing or roasting.90-100 days
Mashed Potato Squash4-6 weeks before last frostThese large, round squash have a creamy, potato-like flesh and are perfect for baking, roasting, or mashing.90-100 days
Baked Potato Squash4-6 weeks before last frostThese oblong, cream-colored squash have a mild, sweet flavor and are perfect for baking, roasting, or soups.90-100 days
Kohlrabi Kosack4-6 weeks before last frostThese crisp, sweet bulbs have a mild, slightly nutty flavor and are perfect for raw snacking, salads, or roasting.55-60 days
Kohlrabi White Vienna4-6 weeks before last frostThese tender, slightly sweet bulbs have a white skin and a crisp, juicy flesh. Perfect for raw snacking or adding to salads.55-60 days
Brussel Sprouts4-6 weeks before last frostThese small, tender cabbages are perfect for roasting, sautéing, or adding to stir-fries.90-100 days
Chinese Cabbage4-6 weeks before last frostThese tender, flavorful leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavour and are perfect for salads, stir-fries, or soups.50-60 days
Broccoli4-6 weeks before last frostThese large, tender heads are packed with vitamins and minerals and are perfect for roasting, steaming, or adding to stir-fries.60-90 days
Little Gem Squash4-6 weeks before last frostThese small, flavorful squash have a creamy, sweet flesh and are perfect for stuffing or roasting.90-100 days
Mashed Potato Squash4-6 weeks before last frostThese large, round squash have a creamy, potato-like flesh and are perfect for baking, roasting, or mashing.90-100 days
Baked Potato Squash4-6 weeks before last frostThese oblong, cream-colored squash have a mild, sweet flavor and are perfect for baking, roasting, or soups.90-100 days
Kohlrabi Kosack4-6 weeks before last frostThese crisp, sweet bulbs have a mild, slightly nutty flavor and are perfect for raw snacking, salads, or roasting.55-60 days
Kohlrabi White Vienna4-6 weeks before last frostThese tender, slightly sweet bulbs have a white skin and a crisp, juicy flesh. Perfect for raw snacking or adding to salads.55-60 days
Brussel Sprouts4-6 weeks before last frostThese small, tender cabbages are perfect for roasting, sautéing, or adding to stir-fries.90-100 days
Chinese Cabbage4-6 weeks before last frostThese tender, flavorful leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavour and are perfect for salads, stir-fries, or soups.50-60 days
Broccoli4-6 weeks before last frostThese large, tender heads are packed with vitamins and minerals and are perfect for roasting, steaming, or adding to stir-fries.60-90 days
Giant Sunflower AmericanDirect SowThese tall, cheerful sunflowers can reach up to 12 feet in height and have large, bright yellow petals.80-100 days
Swiss Chard RedDirect SowWith a vibrant red stem and tender green leaves, Red Swiss Chard is packed with vitamins and adds a pop of color to any dish.50 days
Swiss Chard RainbowDirect SowThis colorful mix of Swiss Chard includes red, orange, yellow, and white stems with tender green leaves. Perfect for salads or sautéing.50 days
Swiss Chard GreenDirect SowThese large, tender green leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are perfect for salads or sautéing.50 days
Corn Peaches n CreamDirect SowThese sweet, tender kernels are perfect for eating fresh, grilling, or steaming. Ideal for home gardens or market sales.75-85 days
Corn MontaukDirect SowThese large, sweet kernels are perfect for eating fresh or grilling. Ideal for home gardens or market sales.85-95 days
Super Sugar Snap PeasDirect SowThese sweet, crunchy peas are perfect for snacking, stir-fries, or salads. Vines can reach up to 6 feet.60-70 days
Beet GreensDirect SowThese tender, flavorful greens are perfect for sautéing, salads, or juicing. Beet roots can be harvested later.50-65
Taunus BeetsDirect SowThese small, sweet beets have a deep red color and are perfect for roasting, boiling, or pickling.50-60 days
Frilly KaleDirect SowThese tender, frilly leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are perfect for salads or sautéing.60 days
Kale Red RussianDirect SowThese large, tender leaves have a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and are perfect for salads or sautéing.50-60 days
RutabagaDirect SowThese large, flavorful roots have a yellow flesh and a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Perfect for roasting, mashing, or soups.90-100 days
TurnipDirect SowThese tender, slightly sweet roots have a white flesh and are perfect for roasting, mashing, or adding to soups.40-60 days
Nantes CarrotsDirect SowThese sweet, tender carrots have a bright orange color and are perfect for snacking, roasting, or adding to salads.70-80 days
Yellow Bush Beans Gold RushDirect SowThese tender, sweet beans have a yellow color and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing.50-60 days
Green Bush Beans ProviderDirect SowThese crisp, sweet beans have a green color and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing.50-60 days
Green Bush Beans LewisDirect SowThese flavorful, tender beans have a green color and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing.50-60 days
RadishDirect SowThese crisp, spicy roots come in various colours and are perfect for adding to salads or pickling.20-30 days
Pak ChoiDirect SowThese tender, flavorful leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavour and are perfect for stir-fries, salads, or soups.45-60 days
Giant Sunflower AmericanDirect SowThese tall, cheerful sunflowers can reach up to 12 feet in height and have large, bright yellow petals.80-100 days
Corn Peaches n CreamDirect SowThese sweet, tender kernels are perfect for eating fresh, grilling, or steaming. Ideal for home gardens or market sales.75-85 days
Corn MontaukDirect SowThese large, sweet kernels are perfect for eating fresh or grilling. Ideal for home gardens or market sales.85-95 days
Super Sugar Snap PeasDirect SowThese sweet, crunchy peas are perfect for snacking, stir-fries, or salads. Vines can reach up to 6 feet.60-70 days
Beet GreensDirect SowThese tender, flavorful greens are perfect for sautéing, salads, or juicing. Beet roots can be harvested later.50-65
Taunus BeetsDirect SowThese small, sweet beets have a deep red color and are perfect for roasting, boiling, or pickling.50-60 days
Frilly KaleDirect SowThese tender, frilly leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are perfect for salads or sautéing.60 days
Kale Red RussianDirect SowThese large, tender leaves have a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and are perfect for salads or sautéing.50-60 days
RutabagaDirect SowThese large, flavorful roots have a yellow flesh and a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Perfect for roasting, mashing, or soups.90-100 days
TurnipDirect SowThese tender, slightly sweet roots have a white flesh and are perfect for roasting, mashing, or adding to soups.40-60 days
Nantes CarrotsDirect SowThese sweet, tender carrots have a bright orange color and are perfect for snacking, roasting, or adding to salads.70-80 days
Yellow Bush Beans Gold RushDirect SowThese tender, sweet beans have a yellow color and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing.50-60 days
Green Bush Beans ProviderDirect SowThese crisp, sweet beans have a green color and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing.50-60 days
Green Bush Beans LewisDirect SowThese flavorful, tender beans have a green color and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing.50-60 days
RadishDirect SowThese crisp, spicy roots come in various colours and are perfect for adding to salads or pickling.20-30 days
Pak ChoiDirect SowThese tender, flavorful leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavour and are perfect for stir-fries, salads, or soups.45-60 days
Swiss Chard RedDirect SowWith a vibrant red stem and tender green leaves, Red Swiss Chard is packed with vitamins and adds a pop of color to any dish.50 days
Swiss Chard RainbowDirect SowThis colorful mix of Swiss Chard includes red, orange, yellow, and white stems with tender green leaves. Perfect for salads or sautéing.50 days
Swiss Chard GreenDirect SowThese large, tender green leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are perfect for salads or sautéing.50 days
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Planting Guide for Northwest Ontario

Seeds and planting
Links and Resources

Pages

mybackyard.ca Seeds Page
Get a Head Start on Spring: The Benefits of Starting Your Seeds Indoors
Saving Vegetable Seeds: A Comprehensive Guide to Gardening Success
myBackyard.ca Planting Guide
Pollock Tomatoes (North hardy Tomato variety)
Tomatoes (Useful information on starting tomatoes from seed)

Blog Posts

When to start planting seeds
Germination testing your seeds
Looking for sources for seeds?
Heirloom seeds
Chitting your way to more potatoes
So it's before the first frost; what can I plant?

 

Individual seed and plant information is available in the  "Gardening Shortcut Links" above under "North Hardy Plants to grow". I have successfully grown all of these, and most I grow year to year.

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