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When to Plant Celery in Arctic Village, Alaska (99722)

Location

Arctic Village, Alaska

ZIP Code

99722

USDA Zone

1b

Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Based on last frost Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · Zone 1b

Pro tip: Start Celery seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Apium graveolens
Days to Maturity 130 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 8-28 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🔴 Difficult
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Celery is biennial — it seeds in year 2. Harvest umbels just before seeds shatter in summer.

Processing

Cut seed heads into bags, dry 2 weeks, thresh to release seeds.

Seed Viability

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

Pro Tip

In cold climates, dig celery in fall, store roots in a root cellar, and replant in spring for year-2 flowering.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Celery in Arctic Village, Alaska? +

In Arctic Village (Zone 1b), start Celery seeds indoors around Wednesday, April 1, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Arctic Village, Alaska? +

The average last spring frost date for Arctic Village, Alaska (ZIP 99722) is around Wednesday, June 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 1b.

How long does Celery take to grow? +

Celery typically matures in about 130 days from transplanting. In Arctic Village, that means you can expect harvest around Wednesday, June 24, 2026 plus 130 days.

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

Celery should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Arctic Village, that means starting around Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

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Growing Celery in Zone 1b

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a popular garden vegetable. In Arctic Village, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Celery seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.