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

Location

Arctic Village, Alaska

ZIP Code

99722

USDA Zone

1b

Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Solanum melongena
Days to Maturity 70 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 24"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Medium (4-8 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

24" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

🤝 Good Companions

BeanPepperSpinachThyme

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Fennel

Other Plants for Arctic Village

Growing Eggplant in Zone 1b

Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a popular garden vegetable. In Arctic Village, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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