When to plant claytonia (miner's lettuce) in Alaska
Alaska spans USDA zones 2a–6a, so the right time to plant claytonia (miner's lettuce) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about April 5 in Juneau city and to April 24 in Badger — below are local dates for 7 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 5a | May 16 | September 20 | April 18 – May 30 |
| Fairbanks | 2a | May 16 | September 6 | April 18 – May 30 |
| Juneau city and | 6a | May 3 | October 14 | April 5 – May 17 |
| Knik-Fairview | 5a | May 18 | September 20 | April 20 – June 1 |
| Badger | 2a | May 22 | September 2 | April 24 – June 5 |
| College | 2b | May 18 | September 6 | April 20 – June 1 |
| North Lakes | 5a | May 16 | September 23 | April 18 – May 30 |
Claytonia (Miner's Lettuce) in Alaska: FAQ
When can I plant claytonia (miner's lettuce) in Alaska?
Across Alaska, the time to direct-sow claytonia (miner's lettuce) spans roughly April 5 in Juneau city and to April 24 in Badger, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the claytonia (miner's lettuce) planting date vary across Alaska?
Yes. Alaska publishes 7 cities with their own frost dates, so the right claytonia (miner's lettuce) planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does claytonia (miner's lettuce) take to grow in Alaska?
Claytonia (Miner's Lettuce) takes about 40–50 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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