What to Plant in August in Alaska
Your August planting guide for Alaska (USDA Zones 1–8, typically Zone 3). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 1–8 — 55–240 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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Start Indoors
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967
Transplant Outdoors
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773
Direct Sow
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1002
Harvest
Alaska · Zones 1–8
Zone 3 August guideZone 3 — August in Alaska★ Most of AK
1337 varieties active · Last frost May 15 · 120-day season
Zone 2 — August in Alaska
1196 varieties active · Last frost June 1 · 85-day season
Acorn Squash (Table Queen)
Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d
Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'
Peppers · 85-95d
Alderman
Peas · 70-80d
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Ali Baba Watermelon
Melons · 100-110d
All Seasons White Daikon
Root Vegetables · 60-70d
Alpine
Root Vegetables · 55d
Amara
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d
Zone 4 — August in Alaska
729 varieties active · Last frost May 10 · 135-day season
Zone 1 — August in Alaska
1305 varieties active · Last frost June 15 · 55-day season
Zone 5 — August in Alaska
835 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
Zone 6 — August in Alaska
911 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
Zone 7 — August in Alaska
962 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season
Zone 8 — August in Alaska
974 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season