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

Location

Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska

ZIP Code

99721

USDA Zone

2b

Last Frost

Thursday, May 28, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, June 4, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Nasturtium directly outdoors 1 week after your last frost date โ€” it needs warm soil.

๐ŸŒฟ Plant Details

Scientific Name Tropaeolum majus
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 12-18"
Spread 18"
Type Annual

โ˜€๏ธ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Low (drought tolerant)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Nasturtium in Zone 2b

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, May 28, 2026. Nasturtium grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.