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When to Plant Nasturtium in Galena, Alaska (99741)

Location

Galena, Alaska

ZIP Code

99741

USDA Zone

1b

Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, June 17, 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 1b

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Galena, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Nasturtium grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.