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Can You Grow Lettuce in Alaska?

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

Grows well here

Lettuce grows excellently here — one of the best cool-season crops for your climate.

Plant zones

2b–9b

Alaska last frost

mid-April

Alaska first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Lettuce in Alaska

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

May 15 – Jun 14

Dates are approximate, based on Alaska's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Lettuce

Lettuce is one of the fastest and easiest crops to grow — perfect for beginners and container gardens.

Sow directly in early spring — lettuce tolerates light frost. Harvest outer leaves for cut-and-come-again. Bolts in summer heat; replant in late summer for a fall crop.

Full lettuce growing guide →

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.