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When to Plant Jalapeño Pepper 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 1, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Jalapeño Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 18"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Small (2-3 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Jalapeño Pepper in Zone 1b

Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum) 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 Jalapeño Pepper seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.