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Fort Wainwright, AK planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Fort Wainwright, AK (USDA hardiness zone 2a). Typical last spring frost around May 16, 2026 9 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 6, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 27, 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 Fort Wainwright, AK’s first frost (~Sep 6, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Fort Wainwright

99703

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Fort Wainwright, AK (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.