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When to Plant Garlic in Kaktovik, Alaska (99747)

Location

Kaktovik, Alaska

ZIP Code

99747

USDA Zone

3a

Last Frost

Monday, May 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, May 25, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Garlic directly outdoors around your last frost date when soil starts to warm.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Allium sativum
Days to Maturity 240 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 6"
Type Bulb
Fruit Size Medium (2-3 inch bulb)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6+ hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

2" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 8-21 days

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Growing Garlic in Zone 3a

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kaktovik, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, May 25, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, May 25, 2026. Garlic grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.