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Ketchikan, AK planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Ketchikan, AK (USDA hardiness zone 7b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 4, 2026 16 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 9, 202617 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 24, 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 Ketchikan, AK’s first frost (~Nov 9, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Ketchikan

99901

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