What to Plant in Alaska
Your complete gardening guide for Alaska (USDA Zone 3). Browse 839 varieties across 28 categories with zone-specific planting dates.
Last Frost
May 15
Safe to plant after
First Frost
September 15
Harvest before
Growing Season
120 days
Varieties
839
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after May 15 · Harvest before September 15
Alaska · Zone 3
All Zone 3 plants →Best Crops for Alaska
Alliums
35 varieties for Alaska
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
58 varieties for Alaska
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
12 varieties for Alaska
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
49 varieties for Alaska
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
31 varieties for Alaska
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
30 varieties for Alaska
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
30 varieties for Alaska
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
53 varieties for Alaska
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
3 varieties for Alaska
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
6 varieties for Alaska
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
11 varieties for Alaska
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
21 varieties for Alaska
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
52 varieties for Alaska
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Alaska
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
36 varieties for Alaska
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
14 varieties for Alaska
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
4 varieties for Alaska
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
13 varieties for Alaska
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Alaska
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
71 varieties for Alaska
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
43 varieties for Alaska
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
3 varieties for Alaska
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
17 varieties for Alaska
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
13 varieties for Alaska
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
51 varieties for Alaska
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
88 varieties for Alaska
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
1 variety for Alaska
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
21 varieties for Alaska
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.