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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Alaska?

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

Grows well here

Pumpkins grow well here — they love the warm season and produce reliably with enough space.

Plant zones

3b–11b

Alaska last frost

mid-April

Alaska first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Alaska

Start indoors

Mar 25

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 29 – Jul 24

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

About Pumpkin

Pumpkins need space warmth and sun — allow 2-4 square metres per plant for sprawling vines.

Direct sow or start indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Give each plant 2-4 sq metres. Water at the base to prevent fungal disease. Harvest when the skin is hard and the stem dries.

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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.