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When to Plant Garlic in Kiana, Alaska (99749)

Location

Kiana, Alaska

ZIP Code

99749

USDA Zone

2a

Last Frost

Monday, June 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Monday, April 6, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, June 15, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Allium sativum
Days to Maturity 240 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 6"
Type Bulb
Fruit Size Medium (2-3 inch bulb)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6+ hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

2" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 8-21 days

🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

BeanPeaAsparagus

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Growing Garlic in Zone 2a

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kiana, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2a, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, April 6, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, June 1, 2026. Plan to transplant your Garlic seedlings outdoors around Monday, June 15, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.