What Grows in Wasilla, AK?
Wasilla in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley is famous for giant vegetables grown under the midnight sun.
Zone
Last frost
First frost
Frost-free days
Wasilla is in USDA Zone 3b with about 100 frost-free days, and you can grow kale, cabbage, giant pumpkins, zucchini, and more here.
Planting tips for Wasilla
The Mat-Su Valley has unique conditions for giant vegetables. Rich soils and long days.
What to plant, and when
Timing by your frost dates — last frost May 20, first frost August 28.
Cucumber, Pumpkin, Chives
Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Carrot, Radish, Beets, Onion
Potato, Corn, Microgreens, Rhubarb, Mint, Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry
Garlic
What grows well in Wasilla
Cucumber
Grows well
Lettuce
Grows well
Spinach
Grows well
Kale
Grows well
Broccoli
Grows well
Carrot
Grows well
Radish
Grows well
Beets
Grows well
Onion
Grows well
Garlic
Grows well
Potato
Grows well
Corn
Grows well
Peas
Grows well
Cabbage
Grows well
Brussels Sprouts
Grows well
Swiss Chard
Grows well
Arugula
Grows well
Microgreens
Grows well
Pumpkin
Grows well
Leek
Grows well
Asparagus
Grows well
Rhubarb
Grows well
Mint
Grows well
Parsley
Grows well
Cilantro
Grows well
Chives
Grows well
Dill
Grows well
Strawberry
Grows well
Blueberry
Grows well
Raspberry
Grows wellBorderline — needs extra care
Frequently asked questions
What hardiness zone is Wasilla, AK in?
Wasilla, AK is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b. This drives everything about what you can reliably grow — it maps directly to how cold your winters get.
When is the last frost in Wasilla?
The average last spring frost in Wasilla is around May 20, and the first fall frost is typically August 28. Plan to move tender plants outside after May 20 and have them harvested (or protected) before August 28.
What grows well in Wasilla?
Plenty — Wasilla's USDA Zone 3b climate supports 30+ crops. Some of the easiest and most reliable here are Cucumber, Lettuce, Spinach.
How long is Wasilla's growing season?
Wasilla typically has around 100 frost-free days per year (roughly May 20 to August 28). That's enough for most annual vegetables if you start warm-season crops indoors and stick to faster-maturing varieties for anything tender.
What should I plant first in Wasilla?
Go with fast-maturing crops to get a quick win while the season is short: Microgreens, Arugula, Cilantro are among the quickest from seed to harvest in Wasilla.
Can I grow vegetables in containers in Wasilla?
Yes — Wasilla's climate is container-friendly for the right crops. Cucumber, Lettuce, Spinach all do well in pots, which also lets you start them a little earlier and move them in on cold nights.
When should I start seeds indoors in Wasilla?
For warm-season crops like Cucumber, Kale, Broccoli, start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost (around May 20), then transplant after the danger of frost has passed.
What's tricky to grow in Wasilla?
A few crops need extra care in Wasilla's climate — Thyme, Sage, Bok Choy are borderline here and may need season extension (row covers, cold frames, or a head start indoors).