What to Plant in December in Alaska

Your complete December planting guide for Alaska (USDA Zone 3). Last frost: May 15. First frost: September 15. Growing season: 120 days.

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Alaska · Zone 3

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🏠 Start Indoors in Alaska — December36

Microgreens(36)

Cilantro Microgreens

10-14 days · Moderate

Arugula Microgreens

10-15 days · Easy

Fenugreek Microgreens

7-14 days · Easy to moderate

Wheatgrass Microgreens

7-10 days · Very easy

Alfalfa Microgreens

6-10 days · Easy

Clover Microgreens

8-12 days · Easy to Moderate

🧺 Harvest in Alaska — December48

Microgreens(36)

Cilantro Microgreens

10-14 days · Moderate

Arugula Microgreens

10-15 days · Easy

Fenugreek Microgreens

7-14 days · Easy to moderate

Wheatgrass Microgreens

7-10 days · Very easy

Alfalfa Microgreens

6-10 days · Easy

Clover Microgreens

8-12 days · Easy to Moderate

Alliums(8)

Elephant Garlic

240-270 days · Easy

Music Hardneck Garlic

240-270 days · Easy

Spanish Roja Garlic

240-270 days · Easy

German Extra Hardy Garlic

240-270 days · Easy

Inchelium Red Softneck Garlic

240-270 days · Easy to Moderate

Purple Top Walla Walla

125-300 days · Moderate

Berries & Fruits(1)

Duke Blueberry

1095-1460 days · Moderate

Melons(1)

Crenshaw Melon

110-130 days · Difficult

Brassicas(1)

Purple Sprouting Broccoli 'Early Purple Sprouting'

220-240 days · Moderate

Corn(1)

Glass Gem

120 days · Easy to Moderate

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