When to Plant Asparagus in Alaska: Apr 18–May 2

When to plant asparagus in Alaska

Plant out in Anchorage

Apr 18–May 2

Across Alaska the window opens between April 5 and April 18. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Asparagus crowns produce for 15–20 years. Harvest lightly in the third spring.

Asparagus planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

AnchorageApr 18–May 2

JuneauApr 5–Apr 19

FairbanksApr 18–May 2

Questions

When should I plant asparagus in Alaska?

In Anchorage, plant out from April 18 to May 2. Across Alaska the window opens between April 5 and April 18, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.