When to Plant Jalapeño Pepper in Shungnak, Alaska (99773)
Location
Shungnak, Alaska
ZIP Code
99773
USDA Zone
1b
Last Frost
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Pro Tip: Start Jalapeño Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 18"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Small (2-3 inches)
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
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Water
Moderate
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Spacing
18" apart
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Planting Depth
0.25" deep
Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days
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Growing Jalapeño Pepper in Zone 1b
Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Shungnak, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Jalapeño Pepper seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.