What to Plant in October in Alaska
Your October 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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Alaska · Zones 1–8
Zone 3 October guideZone 3 — October in Alaska★ Most of AK
879 varieties active · Last frost May 15 · 120-day season
Zone 2 — October in Alaska
183 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
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Ambrosia
Corn · 75-80d
Ambrosia Cantaloupe
Melons · 86-90d
Armenian Cucumber
Cucumbers · 75d
Zone 4 — October in Alaska
883 varieties active · Last frost May 10 · 135-day season
Zone 1 — October in Alaska
433 varieties active · Last frost June 15 · 55-day season
Zone 5 — October in Alaska
870 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
Zone 6 — October in Alaska
784 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
Zone 7 — October in Alaska
644 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season
Acorn Squash (Table Queen)
Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d
Ailsa Craig Onion
Root Vegetables · 110d
Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion
Alliums · 110-120d
Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'
Peppers · 85-95d
Albion
Root Vegetables · 120d
Alderman
Peas · 70-80d
Alexandria
Berries & Fruits · 100-120d
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Zone 8 — October in Alaska
574 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season
