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When to Plant Mâche in Fort Greely, Alaska (99731)

Location

Fort Greely, Alaska

ZIP Code

99731

USDA Zone

2a

Last Frost

Monday, June 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, April 20, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Mâche directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Valerianella locusta
Days to Maturity 45 days
Mature Height 4-8"
Spread 4"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Partial Shade to Full Sun

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

4" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Mâche in Zone 2a

Mâche (Valerianella locusta) is a popular garden vegetable. In Fort Greely, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, April 20, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, June 1, 2026. Mâche grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.