Can You Grow Beets in Alaska?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b
Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
Plant zones
Alaska last frost
Alaska first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Beetses in Alaska
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Alaska's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Beets
Beets are versatile and cold-tolerant — producing both edible roots and nutritious greens.
Direct sow in early spring — beet seeds are clusters so thin to one plant per cluster. Harvest roots at golf-ball size for best flavour. Greens are edible at any stage.
Gardening in Alaska
Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Beets in Alaska?
Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
What zone is Alaska?
Alaska spans USDA Zone 4b (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b).
When do you plant Beetses in Alaska?
Plant Beetses Apr 15, harvest Jun 4 – Jun 24.