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When to Plant Sweet Corn in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska (99721)

Location

Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska

ZIP Code

99721

USDA Zone

2b

Last Frost

Thursday, May 28, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, May 14, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Sweet Corn directly outdoors 2 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Zea mays var. saccharata
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 60-96"
Spread 12"
Type Stalk
Fruit Size Medium (7-9 inch ears)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (8+ hours)

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Water

High (consistent moisture, especially at silking)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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Growing Sweet Corn in Zone 2b

Sweet Corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) is a popular garden vegetable. In Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, May 28, 2026. Sweet Corn grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.