What to Plant in Yukon
Your complete gardening guide for Yukon (USDA Zones 1–3, typically Zone 3). Browse 1567 varieties across 28 categories — covering every zone in the state.
Last Frost
May 15 – June 15
By zone (3 → 1)
First Frost
August 10 – September 15
By zone (1 → 3)
Growing Season
55–120 days
Shortest → longest
Varieties
1567
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after May 15 · Harvest before September 15
Yukon · Zones 1–3
All Zone 3 plants →Yukon spans Zones 1–3. The timeline above shows typical Zone 3 dates — your specific zone may vary by elevation and microclimate.
Best Crops for Yukon
Alliums
44 varieties for Yukon
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
84 varieties for Yukon
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
16 varieties for Yukon
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
79 varieties for Yukon
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
32 varieties for Yukon
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
31 varieties for Yukon
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
29 varieties for Yukon
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
523 varieties for Yukon
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
3 varieties for Yukon
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
18 varieties for Yukon
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
10 varieties for Yukon
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
63 varieties for Yukon
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
110 varieties for Yukon
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Yukon
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
57 varieties for Yukon
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
52 varieties for Yukon
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
4 varieties for Yukon
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
10 varieties for Yukon
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Yukon
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
73 varieties for Yukon
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
56 varieties for Yukon
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
3 varieties for Yukon
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
18 varieties for Yukon
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
22 varieties for Yukon
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
60 varieties for Yukon
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
91 varieties for Yukon
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
1 variety for Yukon
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
5 varieties for Yukon
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.