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When to Plant Snapdragon in Kalskag, Alaska (99607)

Location

Kalskag, Alaska

ZIP Code

99607

USDA Zone

3b

Last Frost

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Based on last frost Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Zone 3b

Pro tip: Start Snapdragon seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Antirrhinum majus
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 12-36"
Spread 12"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

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Full Companion Planting Guide for Snapdragon

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🛠️ Supplies You'll Need

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Allow seed pods to dry and turn brown on the spike. Small holes in pods will open when ripe.

Processing

Shake dry pods over a bowl to collect tiny seeds. Dry 1 additional week.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Many snapdragons are OP but some are hybrid. Seeds are tiny — handle carefully during collection.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 32 plants of Snapdragon. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Snapdragon in Kalskag, Alaska? +

In Kalskag (Zone 3b), start Snapdragon seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 25, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Kalskag, Alaska? +

The average last spring frost date for Kalskag, Alaska (ZIP 99607) is around Wednesday, May 20, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 3b.

How long does Snapdragon take to grow? +

Snapdragon typically matures in about 60 days from transplanting. In Kalskag, that means you can expect harvest around Wednesday, June 3, 2026 plus 60 days.

Should I start Snapdragon indoors or direct sow in Alaska? +

Snapdragon should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Kalskag, that means starting around Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

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Growing Snapdragon in Zone 3b

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kalskag, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Snapdragon seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.