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Anchorage, AK planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Anchorage, AK (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around May 1, 2026 7 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 3, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 9, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Anchorage, AK’s first frost (~Oct 3, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Anchorage

99501, 99502, 99503, 99504, 99507, 99508, 99513, 99515, 99516, 99517, 99518, 99529, 99530, 99599

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Anchorage, AK (covering 14 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.