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

When to plant broccoli 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.

Start indoors, Anchorage: Mar 7–Mar 21
Plant out, Anchorage: Apr 18–May 2
Last frost, Anchorage: May 16

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 10–12 weeks before the first frost. Broccoli grown for a fall harvest often tastes sweeter than spring broccoli. Light frost improves it.

Broccoli 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 broccoli 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?

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 10–12 weeks before the first frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

When to plant broccoli in Alaska

Broccoli planting dates by city

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