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Indian, AK planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Indian, AK (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around May 18, 2026 8 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 24, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 28, 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 Indian, AK’s first frost (~Sep 24, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Indian, AK

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June

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August

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ZIP codes in Indian

99540

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