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When to Plant Popcorn in Zone 1A

USDA Zone

1A

Cities Covered

5

Avg Last Frost

Monday, June 15, 2026

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 1A

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, June 29, 2026

Pro Tip: Popcorn can be directly sown outdoors. Plant -2 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Zea mays everta
Days to Maturity 100 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 12" apart

Cities in Zone 1A

Allakaket, Alaska Beaver, Alaska Circle, Alaska Stevens Village, Alaska Chalkyitsik, Alaska

Other Plants for Zone 1A

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Growing Popcorn in USDA Zone 1A

Popcorn (Zea mays everta) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 1A. This zone includes cities like Allakaket, Beaver, Circle and 2 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 1A is around Monday, June 15, 2026. Popcorn can be directly sown outdoors around Monday, June 29, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Popcorn approximately 100 days after planting.