What to Plant in May in Alaska
Your May 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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984
Start Indoors
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1373
Transplant Outdoors
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1220
Direct Sow
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867
Harvest
Alaska · Zones 1–8
Zone 3 May guideZone 3 — May in Alaska★ Most of AK
1110 varieties active · Last frost May 15 · 120-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amara
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Zone 2 — May in Alaska
1284 varieties active · Last frost June 1 · 85-day season
Acorn Squash (Table Queen)
Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d
Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'
Peppers · 85-95d
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Ali Baba Watermelon
Melons · 100-110d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Ambrosia
Corn · 75-80d
Ambrosia Cantaloupe
Melons · 86-90d
Zone 4 — May in Alaska
552 varieties active · Last frost May 10 · 135-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amara
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d
Arugula 'Rocket'
Brassicas · 20-40d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Zone 1 — May in Alaska
1115 varieties active · Last frost June 15 · 55-day season
Zone 5 — May in Alaska
1814 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amara
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d
Arugula 'Rocket'
Brassicas · 20-40d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Asian Delight
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 37d
Zone 6 — May in Alaska
1831 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Alpine
Root Vegetables · 55d
Amara
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d
Arugula 'Rocket'
Brassicas · 20-40d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Zone 7 — May in Alaska
1837 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
All Seasons White Daikon
Root Vegetables · 60-70d
Alpine
Root Vegetables · 55d
Amara
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Amazing
Brassicas · 68d
Arugula
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d
Zone 8 — May in Alaska
1764 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season
