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When to plant garlic in Alaska

Alaska spans USDA zones 2a–6a, so the right time to plant garlic shifts by weeks across the state. The window to plant for fall/overwintering runs from about August 5 in Badger to September 16 in Juneau city and — below are local dates for 7 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

Coming up in Anchoragefall-plant garlic around August 23.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostFall-plant
Anchorage5aMay 16September 20August 23 – September 6
Fairbanks2aMay 16September 6August 9 – August 23
Juneau city and6aMay 3October 14September 16 – September 30
Knik-Fairview5aMay 18September 20August 23 – September 6
Badger2aMay 22September 2August 5 – August 19
College2bMay 18September 6August 9 – August 23
North Lakes5aMay 16September 23August 26 – September 9

Garlic in Alaska: FAQ

When can I plant garlic in Alaska?

Across Alaska, the time to fall-plant garlic spans roughly August 5 in Badger to September 16 in Juneau city and, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the garlic planting date vary across Alaska?

Yes. Alaska publishes 7 cities with their own frost dates, so the right garlic planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

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