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When to Plant Lentils in Yukon

Lentils are an ancient pulse crop producing small, lens-shaped seeds packed with protein and iron. They grow on short, bushy plants and are surprisingly easy to cultivate.

Yukon spans USDA hardiness zones 2a, 2b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Lentils Planting Calendar for Yukon

Zone 2a ~94 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: May 30 · First frost: September 1 · 94 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors April 18 Apr 18 – May 2
Transplant Outdoors May 30 May 30 – Jun 13
Direct Sow May 23 May 23 – Jun 13
Harvest August 22 Aug 22 – Oct 3
Fall Sowing June 9 Jun 9 – Jun 23
Zone 2b ~111 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: May 22 · First frost: September 10 · 111 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors April 10 Apr 10 – Apr 24
Transplant Outdoors May 22 May 22 – Jun 5
Direct Sow May 15 May 15 – Jun 5
Harvest August 14 Aug 14 – Sep 25
Fall Sowing June 18 Jun 18 – Jul 2

Growing Tips for Yukon

Direct sow in early spring as lentils tolerate frost. Provide short supports as plants tend to lodge. Harvest when lower pods turn brown. Pull entire plants and dry in bundles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lentils in Yukon?

Planting dates for Lentils in Yukon depend on your USDA zone. Yukon spans zones 2a, 2b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Yukon for planting?

Yukon contains USDA hardiness zones 2a, 2b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: June 2026.