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When to plant lemongrass in Alaska

Alaska spans USDA zones 2a–6a, so the right time to plant lemongrass shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about May 17 in Juneau city and to June 5 in Badger — below are local dates for 7 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Anchoragethe lemongrass transplant out window (May 30–June 6) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Anchorage5aMay 16September 20May 30 – June 6
Fairbanks2aMay 16September 6May 30 – June 6
Juneau city and6aMay 3October 14May 17 – May 24
Knik-Fairview5aMay 18September 20June 1 – June 8
Badger2aMay 22September 2June 5 – June 12
College2bMay 18September 6June 1 – June 8
North Lakes5aMay 16September 23May 30 – June 6

Lemongrass in Alaska: FAQ

When can I plant lemongrass in Alaska?

Across Alaska, the time to transplant lemongrass spans roughly May 17 in Juneau city and to June 5 in Badger, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the lemongrass planting date vary across Alaska?

Yes. Alaska publishes 7 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lemongrass 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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