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When to Plant Celery in Stevens Village, Alaska (99774)

Location

Stevens Village, Alaska

ZIP Code

99774

USDA Zone

1a

Last Frost

Monday, June 15, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Monday, April 6, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Monday, June 29, 2026

Based on last frost Monday, June 15, 2026 · Zone 1a

Pro tip: Start Celery seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Monday, June 29, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Apium graveolens
Days to Maturity 130 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 8-28 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🔴 Difficult
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Celery is biennial — it seeds in year 2. Harvest umbels just before seeds shatter in summer.

Processing

Cut seed heads into bags, dry 2 weeks, thresh to release seeds.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

In cold climates, dig celery in fall, store roots in a root cellar, and replant in spring for year-2 flowering.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Celery in Stevens Village, Alaska? +

In Stevens Village (Zone 1a), start Celery seeds indoors around Monday, April 6, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Monday, June 29, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Stevens Village, Alaska? +

The average last spring frost date for Stevens Village, Alaska (ZIP 99774) is around Monday, June 15, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 1a.

How long does Celery take to grow? +

Celery typically matures in about 130 days from transplanting. In Stevens Village, that means you can expect harvest around Monday, June 29, 2026 plus 130 days.

Should I start Celery indoors or direct sow in Alaska? +

Celery should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Stevens Village, that means starting around Monday, April 6, 2026.

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Growing Celery in Zone 1a

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a popular garden vegetable. In Stevens Village, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1a, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, April 6, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, June 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Celery seedlings outdoors around Monday, June 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.