When to Plant Basil in Noatak, Alaska (99761)
Location
Noatak, Alaska
ZIP Code
99761
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 Basil seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Ocimum basilicum
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 12"
Type Bush
Fruit Size N/A
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
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Water
Regular (keep moist)
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Spacing
12" apart
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Planting Depth
0.25" deep
Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days
🤝 Good Companions
TomatoPepperOreganoAsparagus
⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
RueSage
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Growing Basil in Zone 2a
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Noatak, 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 Basil seedlings outdoors around Monday, June 15, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.