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Planting Calendar for Fairbanks, AK

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The planting calendar below tells you when to plant in the SPRING and also plant in the FALL, based on your zip code or postal code.

Spring Planting Calendar

Our spring planting calendar starts with the very first dates that you can plant (based on the last spring frost). But if you've missed these dates, no worries! This is why we've added "last planting dates" to our spring calendar; this is meant to help new gardeners understand that if they missed the first spring planting window, they could still get crops in the ground.

In fact, many crops with short maturity times (such as radishes) can be succession planted all the way through the summer in northern areas. However, note that some cool-season crops, such as kale and lettuce, do not grow well in hot temperatures, which can cause bolting issues.  For some gardeners, especially in the South, a break to avoid summer heat is needed, but they can start once the heat has passed. 

The dates provided are based on the number of weeks before or after frost, so we can provide a unique calendar to every user in the country. Thus, several crops (especially similar crops) may appear to have the same date. Kale and lettuce, for example, or dates for starting seeds, like broccoli and cabbage. 

Fall Planting Calendar

When we say "fall," we really mean planting in summer in time for a fall harvest. Think of this as a second summer! It's easy to keep the crops going if you've already prepared the soil! 

Many crops that would be started indoors for a spring crop can just be plunked into the soil directly for a fall crop. Not only is the soil already warm but also there are less pests and it tends to be rainier so you don't need to water as often. Some fall vegetables need to be harvested by the first frost, but many are frost-tolerant and even taste better after a kiss of fall frost!

See each plant's individual Growing Guide for more specific planting, plant care, and harvesting information.

Specifically, on the charts, there are different columns labeled as follows:

  1. Start Seeds Indoors: When to sow seeds indoors to get an early start on the season.
  2. Plant Seedlings Outdoors: When to put small seedlings that you grew indoors (OR starter plants that you bought at a garden nursery) in the outdoor soil.
  3. Start Seeds Outdoors: When to plant seeds directly into the outdoor soil.
  4. Last Date to Plant: You may plant any time from the "start seeds" dates until this "last date." Don't wait any longer, or the crop won't have time to get to harvest before fall/winter frosts.

The "Moon Dates" indicate the best planting dates based on Moon phases. You can learn more about this age-old technique below.

When N/A appears in the chart, that starting method is typically not recommended, although it is likely still possible. 

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Planting Dates for Fall

On average, your first fall frost occurs on September 1 (at AURORA, AK climate station).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaFrost Jul 14-Aug 18
Moon Jul 14-21, Aug 4-18
N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsFrost Jun 9-Jul 7
Moon Jun 22-Jul 4
N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyFrost Jun 23-Jul 14
Moon Jul 5-14
N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliFrost Jun 2-9
Moon Jun 6-9
Frost Jun 23-Jul 7
Moon Jul 5-7
60Frost-tolerant
Brussels SproutsFrost May 12-26
Moon May 12-23
N/A100Frost-hardy
CabbageFrost Jun 2-9
Moon Jun 6-9
Frost Jun 23-30
90Frost-tolerant
CarrotsFrost Jun 16-23
Moon Jun 22-23
N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerFrost May 26-Jun 2
Frost Jun 9-16
Moon Jun 9-16
75Frost-tolerant
ChivesFrost Jun 9-Jul 7
Moon Jun 9-21, Jul 5-7
N/A70Frost-tolerant
FennelFrost Jun 2-16
Moon Jun 6-16
N/A80Tender
GarlicFrost Sep 15-29
Moon Sep 18-29
N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansFrost Jun 16-30
Moon Jun 16-21
N/A55Tender
KaleFrost Jun 23-Jul 7
Moon Jul 5-7
N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiFrost Jun 30-Jul 21
Moon Jul 5-21
N/A45Frost-tolerant
LettuceFrost Jun 23-Jul 7
Moon Jul 5-7
N/A60Frost-tolerant
Mustard GreensFrost Jun 30-Jul 21
Moon Jul 5-21
N/A45Tender
PeasFrost Jun 23-Jul 7
Moon Jul 5-7
N/A55Tender
RadishesFrost Jul 21-Aug 4
Moon Jul 22-Aug 3
N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachFrost Jul 14-Aug 4
Moon Jul 14-21, Aug 4
N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardFrost Jun 23-Jul 7
Moon Jul 5-7
N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsFrost Jun 30-Jul 14
Moon Jun 30-Jul 4
N/A50Frost-tolerant

Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on May 21 (at AURORA, AK climate station, elevation 442 feet).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds IndoorsPlant Seedlings
or Transplants
Start Seeds OutdoorsLast Date to Plant
ArugulaFrost Mar 26-Apr 9
Moon Apr 8-9
Frost Apr 30-May 14
Moon May 7-14
Frost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 23
Aug 4
AsparagusN/AN/AFrost May 7-21
May 21
BasilFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost Jun 4-18
Moon Jun 6-18
Frost Jun 4-18
Moon Jun 6-18
Jul 21
BeetsN/AFrost May 7-21
Frost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 24-30
Jun 4
Bell PeppersFrost Mar 12-26
Moon Mar 12-25
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
N/AJun 9
Bok ChoyFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
Jul 2
BroccoliFrost Mar 26-Apr 9
Moon Apr 8-9
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
Frost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 23
Jun 30
Brussels SproutsFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
Frost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 23
May 26
CabbageFrost Mar 26-Apr 9
Moon Apr 8-9
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
Frost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 23
May 28
CantaloupesFrost Apr 30-May 14
Moon May 7-14
Frost May 21-Jun 4
Moon May 21-23
Frost May 28-Jun 4
May 26
CarrotsN/AN/AFrost Apr 23-May 7
Moon Apr 24-May 6
Jun 23
CauliflowerFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost May 14-28
Moon May 14-23
N/AJun 16
CeleryFrost Feb 26-Mar 12
Frost May 28-Jun 11
Moon Jun 6-11
Frost May 21
Moon May 21
Jun 23
ChivesFrost Mar 26-Apr 9
Moon Apr 8-9
Frost Apr 30-May 7
Moon May 7
Frost Apr 30-May 7
Moon May 7
Jul 7
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/AFrost May 21-Jun 4
Moon May 21-23
Jun 11
CollardsFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
Frost Apr 30-May 7
Moon May 7
Jun 23
CucumbersFrost Apr 30-May 7
Moon May 7
Frost May 28-Jun 11
Moon Jun 6-11
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
Jun 23
DillN/AN/AFrost May 14-Jun 4
Moon May 14-23
Jul 7
Dry BeansN/AN/AFrost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
May 26
EggplantsFrost Mar 26-Apr 9
Moon Apr 8-9
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
N/AJun 23
Fava BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 23
Jun 4
FennelFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost May 28-Jun 4
Frost May 21-Jun 4
Moon May 21-23
Jun 16
GarlicN/AN/AN/A
Green BeansN/AN/AFrost May 28-Jun 18
Moon Jun 6-18
Jun 23
Honeydew MelonsFrost Apr 30-May 7
Moon May 7
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
Jun 2
Jalapeño PeppersFrost Mar 12-26
Moon Mar 12-25
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
N/A
KaleFrost Mar 26-Apr 9
Moon Apr 8-9
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
Frost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 23
Jun 4
KohlrabiFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost Apr 30-May 7
Moon May 7
Frost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 23
Jun 4
LeeksFrost Mar 12-26
Moon Mar 12-25
Frost Apr 30-May 14
Moon May 7-14
N/AMay 19
LettuceFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost Apr 30-May 7
Moon May 7
Frost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 23
Jun 4
MicrogreensN/AN/AN/A
Mustard GreensN/AN/AN/A
OkraFrost Apr 23-May 7
Moon Apr 23
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
Frost Jun 4-18
Moon Jun 6-18
Jun 23
OnionsN/AFrost Apr 23-May 7
Moon Apr 24-May 6
N/AMay 26
OreganoFrost Mar 12-Apr 9
Moon Mar 12-25, Apr 8-9
Frost May 28-Jun 11
Moon Jun 6-11
N/AJun 23
ParsleyFrost Mar 12-26
Moon Mar 12-25
Frost May 28-Jun 11
Moon Jun 6-11
Frost Apr 23-May 28
Moon Apr 23, May 8-23
Jun 16
ParsnipsN/AN/AFrost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 24-30
May 26
PeanutsN/AN/AFrost Jun 11-25
Moon Jun 22-25
PeasN/AN/AFrost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 23
Jun 4
PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Apr 23-May 7
Moon Apr 24-May 6
Jun 23
PumpkinsFrost Apr 30-May 14
Moon May 7-14
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
May 19
RadishesN/AN/AFrost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 24-30
Jul 7
RosemaryFrost Feb 26-Mar 12
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
N/AJul 7
SageFrost Mar 26-Apr 9
Moon Apr 8-9
Frost May 28-Jun 11
Moon Jun 6-11
N/AJun 16
SalsifyN/AN/AFrost Apr 23-May 7
Moon Apr 24-May 6
May 26
SpinachFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost Apr 30-May 7
Moon May 7
Frost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 23
Jun 4
Sweet CornN/AN/AFrost Jun 4-18
Moon Jun 6-18
Jun 16
Sweet PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Jun 4-18
Moon Jun 4-5
May 19
Swiss ChardFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
Frost Apr 30-May 21
Moon May 7-21
Jun 4
ThymeFrost Mar 12-26
Moon Mar 12-25
Frost May 28-Jun 4
N/AJun 9
TomatillosFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost Jun 4-18
Moon Jun 6-18
N/AJun 16
TomatoesFrost Mar 26-Apr 9
Moon Apr 8-9
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
N/AJun 2
TurnipsN/AN/AFrost Apr 23-30
Moon Apr 24-30
Aug 4
WatermelonsFrost Apr 30-May 14
Moon May 7-14
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
Frost May 28-Jun 4
Jun 2
Winter SquashFrost Apr 30-May 7
Moon May 7
Frost May 28-Jun 11
Moon Jun 6-11
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
May 12
Zucchini (Summer Squash)Frost Apr 30-May 7
Moon May 7
Frost May 28-Jun 11
Moon Jun 6-11
Frost Jun 4-11
Moon Jun 6-11
Jun 30
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