When to Plant Salsify in Alaska

Q: When should I plant Salsify in Alaska?

Planting dates for Salsify in Alaska vary by zone. Alaska spans zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a.

Salsify is a root vegetable with a subtle oyster-like flavor, earning it the nickname "oyster plant." It produces long, slender, cream-colored roots.

Alaska spans USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a (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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Salsify Planting Calendar for Alaska

▸ Zone 3b ~135 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: May 10 · First frost: September 22 · 135 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	May 3	May 3 – May 24
Harvest	August 16	Aug 16 – Sep 6
Fall Sowing	June 30	Jun 30 – Jul 14

▸ Zone 4a ~145 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: May 6 · First frost: September 28 · 145 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	April 29	Apr 29 – May 20
Harvest	August 12	Aug 12 – Sep 23
Fall Sowing	July 6	Jul 6 – Jul 20

▸ Zone 4b ~155 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: May 1 · First frost: October 3 · 155 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	April 24	Apr 24 – May 15
Harvest	August 7	Aug 7 – Sep 18
Fall Sowing	July 11	Jul 11 – Jul 25

▸ Zone 5a ~166 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 25 · First frost: October 8 · 166 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	April 11	Apr 11 – May 2
Harvest	July 25	Jul 25 – Sep 5
Fall Sowing	July 30	Jul 30 – Aug 13

▸ Zone 5b ~178 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 18 · First frost: October 13 · 178 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	April 4	Apr 4 – Apr 25
Harvest	July 18	Jul 18 – Aug 29
Fall Sowing	August 4	Aug 4 – Aug 18

▸ Zone 6b ~205 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 3 · First frost: October 25 · 205 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	March 20	Mar 20 – Apr 10
Harvest	July 3	Jul 3 – Aug 14
Fall Sowing	August 16	Aug 16 – Aug 30

▸ Zone 7a ~221 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 25 · First frost: November 1 · 221 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	March 11	Mar 11 – Apr 1
Harvest	June 24	Jun 24 – Aug 5
Fall Sowing	August 23	Aug 23 – Sep 6

▸ Zone 7b ~235 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 18 · First frost: November 8 · 235 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	March 4	Mar 4 – Mar 25
Harvest	June 17	Jun 17 – Jul 29
Fall Sowing	August 30	Aug 30 – Sep 13

▸ Zone 8a ~255 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 8 · First frost: November 18 · 255 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Direct Sow	February 22	Feb 22 – Mar 15
Harvest	June 7	Jun 7 – Jul 19
Fall Sowing	September 9	Sep 9 – Sep 23

Growing Tips for Alaska

Direct sow in spring in deeply worked, stone-free soil. Use fresh seed only as viability drops quickly. Harvest in late fall after frost for best flavor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Salsify in Alaska?

Planting dates for Salsify in Alaska depend on your USDA zone. Alaska spans zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Alaska for planting?

Alaska contains USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a. 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.

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