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 Date | Start Indoors |
|---|---|
| 1 week | May 31 |
| 2 weeks | May 24 |
| 3 weeks | May 17 |
| 4 weeks | May 10 |
| 5 weeks | May 3 |
| 6 weeks | April 26 |
| 7 weeks | April 19 |
| 8 weeks | April 12 |
Gardening Shortcut Links
- North Hardy Plants to grow
- Pre-designed garden layouts
- Gardening Basics and Resources
- Seeds available at shop:
Frost Dates and growing season
Converting a garden box to a mini greenhouse
Making a Garden Box
Planting Calculator
Garden Designer - Excel
Square Foot Gardening Primer
Growing Vertical - Trellises
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.
- Pollock Tomatoes
- Cylindra Beets
- Butterwax beans
- Super sugar Snap Peas
- York Rutabaga
- Laurentian Rutabaga
- Purple Prince turnip
- Buttercup squash
- Spaghetti squash
- Warted green hubbard Squash
- Baby Blue Hubbard Squash
- Endeavor Squash
- Early butternut Squash
- Atlantic Giant Pumpkins
- Tromboncino Squash
- Russian Mammoth Sunflowers
- Carrots: Nantes
- Asian Green stirfry mix
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 Name | Start Indoors | Description | Days to Maturity |
| Patio Snacker Cucumbers | 2-3 weeks before last frost | These compact, bushy plants produce an abundance of small, crisp cucumbers that are perfect for snacking or pickling. | 50-60 days |
| Str8 Cucumbers | 2-3 weeks before last frost | These long, straight cucumbers have a mild, sweet flavor and are perfect for slicing, pickling, or adding to salads. | 50-60 days |
| Patio Snacker Cucumbers | 2-3 weeks before last frost | These compact, bushy plants produce an abundance of small, crisp cucumbers that are perfect for snacking or pickling. | 50-60 days |
| Str8 Cucumbers | 2-3 weeks before last frost | These long, straight cucumbers have a mild, sweet flavor and are perfect for slicing, pickling, or adding to salads. | 50-60 days |
| Black Beauty Zucchini | 3-4 weeks before last frost | These glossy, dark green zucchinis are tender, sweet, and perfect for grilling, sautéing, or baking. | 50-60 days |
| Black Beauty Zucchini | 3-4 weeks before last frost | These glossy, dark green zucchinis are tender, sweet, and perfect for grilling, sautéing, or baking. | 50-60 days |
| Little Gem Squash | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These small, flavorful squash have a creamy, sweet flesh and are perfect for stuffing or roasting. | 90-100 days |
| Mashed Potato Squash | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These large, round squash have a creamy, potato-like flesh and are perfect for baking, roasting, or mashing. | 90-100 days |
| Baked Potato Squash | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These oblong, cream-colored squash have a mild, sweet flavor and are perfect for baking, roasting, or soups. | 90-100 days |
| Kohlrabi Kosack | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These crisp, sweet bulbs have a mild, slightly nutty flavor and are perfect for raw snacking, salads, or roasting. | 55-60 days |
| Kohlrabi White Vienna | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These 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 Sprouts | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These small, tender cabbages are perfect for roasting, sautéing, or adding to stir-fries. | 90-100 days |
| Chinese Cabbage | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These tender, flavorful leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavour and are perfect for salads, stir-fries, or soups. | 50-60 days |
| Broccoli | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These 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 Squash | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These small, flavorful squash have a creamy, sweet flesh and are perfect for stuffing or roasting. | 90-100 days |
| Mashed Potato Squash | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These large, round squash have a creamy, potato-like flesh and are perfect for baking, roasting, or mashing. | 90-100 days |
| Baked Potato Squash | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These oblong, cream-colored squash have a mild, sweet flavor and are perfect for baking, roasting, or soups. | 90-100 days |
| Kohlrabi Kosack | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These crisp, sweet bulbs have a mild, slightly nutty flavor and are perfect for raw snacking, salads, or roasting. | 55-60 days |
| Kohlrabi White Vienna | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These 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 Sprouts | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These small, tender cabbages are perfect for roasting, sautéing, or adding to stir-fries. | 90-100 days |
| Chinese Cabbage | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These tender, flavorful leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavour and are perfect for salads, stir-fries, or soups. | 50-60 days |
| Broccoli | 4-6 weeks before last frost | These 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 American | Direct Sow | These tall, cheerful sunflowers can reach up to 12 feet in height and have large, bright yellow petals. | 80-100 days |
| Swiss Chard Red | Direct Sow | With 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 Rainbow | Direct Sow | This 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 Green | Direct Sow | These large, tender green leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are perfect for salads or sautéing. | 50 days |
| Corn Peaches n Cream | Direct Sow | These sweet, tender kernels are perfect for eating fresh, grilling, or steaming. Ideal for home gardens or market sales. | 75-85 days |
| Corn Montauk | Direct Sow | These large, sweet kernels are perfect for eating fresh or grilling. Ideal for home gardens or market sales. | 85-95 days |
| Super Sugar Snap Peas | Direct Sow | These sweet, crunchy peas are perfect for snacking, stir-fries, or salads. Vines can reach up to 6 feet. | 60-70 days |
| Beet Greens | Direct Sow | These tender, flavorful greens are perfect for sautéing, salads, or juicing. Beet roots can be harvested later. | 50-65 |
| Taunus Beets | Direct Sow | These small, sweet beets have a deep red color and are perfect for roasting, boiling, or pickling. | 50-60 days |
| Frilly Kale | Direct Sow | These tender, frilly leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are perfect for salads or sautéing. | 60 days |
| Kale Red Russian | Direct Sow | These large, tender leaves have a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and are perfect for salads or sautéing. | 50-60 days |
| Rutabaga | Direct Sow | These large, flavorful roots have a yellow flesh and a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Perfect for roasting, mashing, or soups. | 90-100 days |
| Turnip | Direct Sow | These tender, slightly sweet roots have a white flesh and are perfect for roasting, mashing, or adding to soups. | 40-60 days |
| Nantes Carrots | Direct Sow | These 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 Rush | Direct Sow | These tender, sweet beans have a yellow color and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. | 50-60 days |
| Green Bush Beans Provider | Direct Sow | These crisp, sweet beans have a green color and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. | 50-60 days |
| Green Bush Beans Lewis | Direct Sow | These flavorful, tender beans have a green color and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. | 50-60 days |
| Radish | Direct Sow | These crisp, spicy roots come in various colours and are perfect for adding to salads or pickling. | 20-30 days |
| Pak Choi | Direct Sow | These tender, flavorful leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavour and are perfect for stir-fries, salads, or soups. | 45-60 days |
| Giant Sunflower American | Direct Sow | These tall, cheerful sunflowers can reach up to 12 feet in height and have large, bright yellow petals. | 80-100 days |
| Corn Peaches n Cream | Direct Sow | These sweet, tender kernels are perfect for eating fresh, grilling, or steaming. Ideal for home gardens or market sales. | 75-85 days |
| Corn Montauk | Direct Sow | These large, sweet kernels are perfect for eating fresh or grilling. Ideal for home gardens or market sales. | 85-95 days |
| Super Sugar Snap Peas | Direct Sow | These sweet, crunchy peas are perfect for snacking, stir-fries, or salads. Vines can reach up to 6 feet. | 60-70 days |
| Beet Greens | Direct Sow | These tender, flavorful greens are perfect for sautéing, salads, or juicing. Beet roots can be harvested later. | 50-65 |
| Taunus Beets | Direct Sow | These small, sweet beets have a deep red color and are perfect for roasting, boiling, or pickling. | 50-60 days |
| Frilly Kale | Direct Sow | These tender, frilly leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are perfect for salads or sautéing. | 60 days |
| Kale Red Russian | Direct Sow | These large, tender leaves have a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and are perfect for salads or sautéing. | 50-60 days |
| Rutabaga | Direct Sow | These large, flavorful roots have a yellow flesh and a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Perfect for roasting, mashing, or soups. | 90-100 days |
| Turnip | Direct Sow | These tender, slightly sweet roots have a white flesh and are perfect for roasting, mashing, or adding to soups. | 40-60 days |
| Nantes Carrots | Direct Sow | These 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 Rush | Direct Sow | These tender, sweet beans have a yellow color and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. | 50-60 days |
| Green Bush Beans Provider | Direct Sow | These crisp, sweet beans have a green color and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. | 50-60 days |
| Green Bush Beans Lewis | Direct Sow | These flavorful, tender beans have a green color and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. | 50-60 days |
| Radish | Direct Sow | These crisp, spicy roots come in various colours and are perfect for adding to salads or pickling. | 20-30 days |
| Pak Choi | Direct Sow | These tender, flavorful leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavour and are perfect for stir-fries, salads, or soups. | 45-60 days |
| Swiss Chard Red | Direct Sow | With 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 Rainbow | Direct Sow | This 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 Green | Direct Sow | These large, tender green leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are perfect for salads or sautéing. | 50 days |
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.
