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When to Plant Mâche in Kotzebue, Alaska (99752)

Location

Kotzebue, Alaska

ZIP Code

99752

USDA Zone

2b

Last Frost

Thursday, May 28, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, April 16, 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 2b

Mâche (Valerianella locusta) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kotzebue, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, May 28, 2026. Mâche grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.