When to Plant Tulip bulbs in Alaska: Sep 6–Oct 11

When to plant tulip bulbs in Alaska

Fall planting in Anchorage

Sep 6–Oct 11

Across Alaska the window opens between August 23 and September 30. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average first fall frost.

Fall planting, Anchorage: Sep 6–Oct 11
Last frost, Anchorage: May 16

Plant from 2 weeks before to 3 weeks after the first fall frost. Plant once the soil has cooled below 60°F. Bulbs need 12–14 weeks of cold to flower in spring.

Tulip bulbs planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

AnchorageSep 6–Oct 11

JuneauSep 30–Nov 4

FairbanksAug 23–Sep 27

Questions

When should I plant tulip bulbs in Alaska?

In Anchorage, fall planting from September 6 to October 11. Across Alaska the window opens between August 23 and September 30, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Plant from 2 weeks before to 3 weeks after the first fall frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.