What to plant in February in Alaska

In Alaska (AK), February sits about 13 weeks before the average last frost (May 17). The state averages 119 frost-free days a year (last frost May 17, first frost September 13; USDA zones 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6b, 7b, 8b).

1 crop has a sowing or planting window this month.

Dates here come from Alaska frost dates (last frost May 17, first frost Sep 13). For one crop in detail, see when to plant tomato, lettuce or garlic in Alaska.

A planning monthSow or plant: 1Start indoors: 1Harvesting: 0

Alaska covers a very wide range of climates, so dates near you can be two weeks or more either side of these. Enter your ZIP code in the planting calendar for dates tuned to your town.

Alaska: planting activity through the year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Frost riskFrost-free: May 17 – Sep 13

Bars count the vegetables, herbs and fruit with a sowing or planting window in each month, from the state’s average frost dates. 1 have one in February; the busiest month is May (91).

Start seeds indoors in February (1)

Indoor sowings for transplants later. Six to eight weeks under lights is typical for tomatoes and peppers; onions and leeks need longer.

Crop	What to do	Window	This month
Celeriac	Start seeds indoors	Feb 22 – Mar 8	Opens Feb 22

Planting dates for popular crops in Alaska

Every crop has its own full-year dates for Alaska: indoor start, transplant or direct sowing, and harvest.

When to plant tomato in Alaska →When to plant lettuce in Alaska →When to plant garlic in Alaska →When to plant bell pepper in Alaska →When to plant carrot in Alaska →When to plant onion in Alaska →When to plant pea in Alaska →When to plant spinach in Alaska →Alaska frost dates by zone →

A planning month: February garden jobs in Alaska

Order seed while stock is good. Alaska's average last frost is May 17, so the first indoor sowings begin around February 22 - see starting seeds indoors.
Sketch this year's beds and move each crop family to a new spot - the garden planner and the crop rotation guide make it quick.
Test old seed: roll ten seeds in a damp paper towel for a week. If fewer than seven sprout, sow thicker or buy fresh.
If the ground isn't frozen, spread compost now so it's worked in by spring, and send off a soil test - February is when labs are quiet.

USDA zone chart for Alaska

Alaska spans USDA zones 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6b, 7b, 8b. Colder zones, usually higher or further inland, have a later last spring frost and an earlier first fall frost than the state average.

Zone	Last frost	First frost	Season
Zone 1	Jun 15	Aug 20	65 days
Zone 2	Jun 1	Sep 1	90 days
Zone 3	May 15	Sep 15	120 days
Zone 4	May 10	Sep 25	135 days
Zone 5	Apr 30	Oct 5	160 days
Zone 6	Apr 15	Oct 15	185 days
Zone 7	Apr 5	Oct 25	200 days
Zone 8	Mar 20	Nov 5	230 days

Questions gardeners ask

What vegetables can I plant in Alaska in February?

1 crops have a window in February: celeriac. The tables above give the exact dates for each.

Is it too late to plant tomatoes in Alaska in February?

Not too late - it's actually a little early. In Alaska the next tomato window opens around March 22: start seeds indoors.

Is it too late to plant lettuce in Alaska in February?

Not too late - it's actually a little early. In Alaska the next lettuce window opens around April 12: start seeds indoors.

When is the first frost in Alaska?

The statewide average first fall frost is around September 13 and the last spring frost around May 17. Alaska covers a wide range of climates, so local dates can differ by two weeks or more - look yours up by ZIP code.

What should I start indoors in February in Alaska?

Celeriac (Feb 22 – Mar 8).

March in Alaska →Full-year Alaska planting calendar →Alaska frost dates →

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Dates are computed from Alaska’s statewide average frost dates (from NOAA/NCEI climate normals) and each crop’s timing in our crop database. Your garden may be a week or two either side - for dates tuned to your ZIP code, use the planting calendar.