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Can You Grow Beets in Alaska?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b

Grows well here

Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.

Plant zones

2a–10a

Alaska last frost

mid-April

Alaska first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Beetses in Alaska

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 4 – Jun 24

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.

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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.

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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.