When to Plant Ginger in Zone 1A
USDA Zone
1A
Cities Covered
5
Avg Last Frost
Monday, June 15, 2026
Plant Type
Indoor Start
Planting Calendar for Zone 1A
Start Seeds Indoors Monday, April 6, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, July 13, 2026
Pro Tip: Start Ginger seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
Plant Details
Scientific Name Zingiber officinale
Days to Maturity 270 days
Sun Requirements Partial Shade (3-5 hours)
Plant Spacing 18" apart
Companion Plants for Ginger
Good Companions
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Growing Ginger in USDA Zone 1A
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 1A. This zone includes cities like Allakaket, Beaver, Circle and 2 more.
The average last frost date for Zone 1A is around Monday, June 15, 2026. For best results, start your Ginger seeds indoors around Monday, April 6, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Monday, July 13, 2026.
Expect to harvest your Ginger approximately 270 days after planting.