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When to Plant Celery in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska (99721)

Location

Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska

ZIP Code

99721

USDA Zone

2b

Last Frost

Thursday, May 28, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Based on last frost Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Zone 2b

Pro tip: Start Celery seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, June 11, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Apium graveolens
Days to Maturity 130 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 8-28 days

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🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🔴 Difficult
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Celery is biennial — it seeds in year 2. Harvest umbels just before seeds shatter in summer.

Processing

Cut seed heads into bags, dry 2 weeks, thresh to release seeds.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

In cold climates, dig celery in fall, store roots in a root cellar, and replant in spring for year-2 flowering.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Celery in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska? +

In Anaktuvuk Pass (Zone 2b), start Celery seeds indoors around Thursday, March 19, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Thursday, June 11, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska? +

The average last spring frost date for Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska (ZIP 99721) is around Thursday, May 28, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 2b.

How long does Celery take to grow? +

Celery typically matures in about 130 days from transplanting. In Anaktuvuk Pass, that means you can expect harvest around Thursday, June 11, 2026 plus 130 days.

Should I start Celery indoors or direct sow in Alaska? +

Celery should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Anaktuvuk Pass, that means starting around Thursday, March 19, 2026.

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Growing Celery in Zone 2b

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a popular garden vegetable. In Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should start seeds indoors around Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, May 28, 2026. Plan to transplant your Celery seedlings outdoors around Thursday, June 11, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.