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Kenai, AK planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Kenai, AK (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around May 24, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 12, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 7, 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 Kenai, AK’s first frost (~Sep 12, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Kenai

99611

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