When to Plant Rosemary in Fairbanks, Alaska (99708)
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska
ZIP Code
99708
USDA Zone
2a
Last Frost
Monday, June 1, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Monday, March 23, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, June 15, 2026
Pro Tip: Start Rosemary seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Salvia rosmarinus
Days to Maturity 120 days
Mature Height 24-48"
Spread 24"
Type Shrub
Fruit Size N/A
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (6+ hours)
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Water
Low (drought tolerant)
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Spacing
24" apart
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Planting Depth
0.25" deep
Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days
🤝 Good Companions
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Growing Rosemary in Zone 2a
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Fairbanks, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2a, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, March 23, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Monday, June 1, 2026. Plan to transplant your Rosemary seedlings outdoors around Monday, June 15, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.