Planting dates for Brampton
Frost dates and sow windows from the 30-year record at Georgetown Wwtp, the official station 10 km from Brampton, Ontario.
Sow and transplant events for the staples, straight from this page.
Key windows for Brampton (2026)
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | April 10 | May 29 |
| Pepper | March 27 | June 5 |
| Peas | – | April 17 |
| Lettuce | March 27 | April 24 |
| Carrot | – | May 1 |
| Bush beans | – | May 29 |
| Garlic (longer than the average season; use short varieties) | – | Fall planted |
| Potato | – | May 8 |
Mean-date planning windows, not guarantees; watch the local forecast at the shoulders. Method on the methodology page.
Brampton planting questions
When is the last frost in Brampton?
Around May 22, the 30-year mean date of the last spring frost at Georgetown Wwtp, the official station 10 km from Brampton. Half of years see frost after the mean, so tender crops usually wait a week or more past it.
When can I plant tomatoes in Brampton?
Start seeds indoors around April 10 and transplant around May 29, once nights hold above 10 C. The full 32-crop table on the planner computes every window for Brampton.
How long is the growing season in Brampton?
About 125 frost-free days on average, from roughly May 22 to September 24. Crops whose days-to-maturity exceed that window need transplants, short-season varieties, or season extension.
How this page was made
Every date above is computed from the Environment and Climate Change Canada Canadian Climate Normals at Georgetown Wwtp: the 30-year mean dates of last spring and first fall frost, with crop offsets from standard horticultural practice. Full method and crop sources: data and methodology. These are planning averages, not forecasts: half of years frost later than the mean, so harden off transplants and watch the local forecast at the shoulders of the season.
More for Brampton: winter tire dates. Need every crop, or a different place? The full calendar covers 32 crops at 638 stations.