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What to plant now in Anchorage
This month's sowing list for Anchorage, what is ready to pick, when to plant the favourites, the planting year at a glance and the local frost dates.
October
0 vegetables to sow or plant now
The last frost is usually around May 11, and frost is unlikely after about May 17.
Sow or plant in Anchorage in October
Start seeds indoors
Nothing this month.
Direct sow
Nothing this month.
Transplant
Nothing this month.
Ready to pick in October
- Arugula
- Beets
- Bok choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Fava beans
- Kale
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Onion
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Radish
- Rutabaga
- Scallions
- Spinach
- Swiss chard
- Turnip
Coming up in November
Nothing new starts in November. This month's list carries on.
When to plant the favourites in Anchorage
Tomatoes
Needs a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot in Anchorage.
Potatoes
Plant: May to June.
Best time to start: May.
Pick: August to September.
First pick about 14 weeks after starting.
Garlic
Plant: September.
Best time to start: September.
Pick: August to September.
First pick about 47 weeks after starting.
Lettuce
Direct sow: May to July.
Best time to start: May to July.
Pick: July to October.
First pick about 7 weeks after starting.
Carrots
Direct sow: May to July.
Best time to start: May to June.
Pick: August to October.
First pick about 10 weeks after starting.
Bush beans
Direct sow: June.
Pick: August.
First pick about 9 weeks after starting.
Choose a quick-maturing (early) variety here.
Onions
Start seeds indoors: March.
Transplant: May.
Pick: September to October.
First pick about 27 weeks after starting.
Strawberries
Needs a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot in Anchorage.
Winter squash
Needs a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot in Anchorage.
Zucchini
Start seeds indoors: May.
Transplant: June.
Pick: August.
First pick about 8 weeks after starting.
The planting year in Anchorage
- Start seeds indoors
- Direct sow
- Transplant
- Pick
- Paler: possible, but not the best time
| Vegetable | O | N | D | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | First pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arugula | S | S | S | S | about 5 weeks | ||||||||
| Beets | S | S | S | about 8 weeks | |||||||||
| Bok choy | S | S | S | about 6 weeks | |||||||||
| Broccoli | T | P | P | P | about 14 weeks | ||||||||
| Brussels sprouts | T | P | about 24 weeks | ||||||||||
| Bush beans | S | about 9 weeks | |||||||||||
| Cabbage | T | P | P | about 16 weeks | |||||||||
| Carrot | S | S | S | about 10 weeks | |||||||||
| Cauliflower | T | P | P | about 16 weeks | |||||||||
| Celeriac | T | T | P | P | about 23 weeks | ||||||||
| Celery | T | P | P | about 24 weeks | |||||||||
| Chives | T | S | S | P | about 10 weeks | ||||||||
| Cilantro | S | S | S | about 6 weeks | |||||||||
| Dill | S | S | S | about 6 weeks | |||||||||
| Fava beans | S | S | about 12 weeks | ||||||||||
| Garlic | P | about 47 weeks | |||||||||||
| Kale | T | S | S | S | about 8 weeks | ||||||||
| Leek | T | T | P | P | about 22 weeks | ||||||||
| Lettuce | S | S | S | about 7 weeks | |||||||||
| Onion | T | P | about 27 weeks | ||||||||||
| Parsley | T | S | S | S | about 10 weeks | ||||||||
| Parsnip | S | about 18 weeks | |||||||||||
| Peas | S | S | S | about 9 weeks | |||||||||
| Potato | P | P | about 14 weeks | ||||||||||
| Radish | S | S | S | S | about 4 weeks | ||||||||
| Rutabaga | S | S | about 14 weeks | ||||||||||
| Scallions | S | S | S | about 8 weeks | |||||||||
| Spinach | S | S | S | about 6 weeks | |||||||||
| Swiss chard | S | S | S | about 8 weeks | |||||||||
| Turnip | S | S | S | about 7 weeks | |||||||||
| Zucchini | T | P | about 8 weeks |
The chart starts at October. "First pick" is the usual time from starting to the first harvest.
Choose a quick-maturing (early) variety of: bush beans and celeriac.
Anchorage season by season
Spring March to May
Time to start: arugula, beets, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chives, cilantro, dill, fava beans, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, parsley, parsnip, peas, potato, radish, rutabaga, scallions, spinach, Swiss chard, turnip and zucchini.
Last chance for: Brussels sprouts, celery, onion and parsnip.
Summer June to August
Time to start: bush beans.
Last chance for: arugula, beets, bok choy, broccoli, bush beans, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chives, cilantro, dill, fava beans, kale, leek, lettuce, parsley, peas, potato, radish, rutabaga, scallions, spinach, Swiss chard, turnip and zucchini.
Fall September to November
Time to start: garlic.
Last chance for: garlic.
Winter December to February
Time to start: nothing new.
Last chance for: nothing closes.
Frost in Anchorage
- Last frost, most years
- around May 11
- Frost is unlikely after
- about May 17
- First frost, most years
- around September 24
- Frost-free days in a year
- about 136
The end of frost is not planting time. Tender plants also need warm nights, which usually come two to four weeks later, and a week or two of hardening off first, so go by the months for each vegetable above. A low corner where cold air settles runs later. Tomatoes, peppers, beans, zucchini, winter squash and basil are the ones to hold back or cover.
Harder to grow in Anchorage
Needs a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot: basil, cucumber, pole beans, runner beans, strawberry, sweet corn, tomato and winter squash.
Too cold here: bell pepper, cantaloupe, eggplant, hot pepper, okra, sweet potato and watermelon.
Questions about planting in Anchorage
What can I plant now in Anchorage?
In October, 0 vegetables can be sown or planted in Anchorage, including . The full list is at the top of this page and changes every month.
When should I plant tomatoes in Anchorage?
Tomatoes are hard to grow in Anchorage: they need a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot.
When should I plant potatoes in Anchorage?
In Anchorage, plant potatoes from May to June. The best time to start is in May. Picking runs from August to September.
When should I plant garlic in Anchorage?
In Anchorage, plant garlic in September. The best time to start is in September. Picking runs from August to September.
When is the last frost in Anchorage?
In most years the last frost in Anchorage comes around May 11. Frost is unlikely after about May 17, though tender vegetables go out later still, once nights are warm. The first frost of the cold season usually arrives around September 24.
Which vegetables are quickest to grow in Anchorage?
The quick ones are radish (about 4 weeks), arugula (about 5 weeks), bok choy (about 6 weeks), cilantro (about 6 weeks), spinach (about 6 weeks), lettuce (about 7 weeks), turnip (about 7 weeks) and beets (about 8 weeks). The time is from starting to the first pick.
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These dates are estimates for general guidance, based on the usual weather in Anchorage. Seasons vary from year to year, so check the seed packet and local advice as well.
Temperatures: Source: Meteostat and its data providers (CC BY 4.0). Crop temperature ranges checked against FAO ECOCROP (CC BY 4.0).