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When to Plant Garlic in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska (99721)

Location

Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska

ZIP Code

99721

USDA Zone

2b

Last Frost

Thursday, May 28, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Thursday, April 2, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Thursday, June 11, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Garlic seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Allium sativum
Days to Maturity 240 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 6"
Type Bulb
Fruit Size Medium (2-3 inch bulb)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6+ hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

2" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 8-21 days

🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

BeanPeaAsparagus

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Growing Garlic in Zone 2b

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should start seeds indoors around Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, May 28, 2026. Plan to transplant your Garlic seedlings outdoors around Thursday, June 11, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.