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Vegetable planting calendar for Fairbanks, AK (USDA Zone 2a)

Fairbanks, AK maps to USDA hardiness Zone 2a in this planner. 29 food and habitat crops have a planting window right now (July). Below is a broad month-by-month calendar covering 96 crops.

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What to plant in Fairbanks right now

Monthly planting schedule for Fairbanks

  • January: Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • February: Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • March: Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • April: Spinach, Kale, Onions, Horseradish, Chives, Lavender, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes, Asparagus, Dwarf Apple, Dwarf Peach, Pears, Mulberries, Goji Berries, Yarrow, Milkweed, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • May: Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Carrots, Radishes, Beets, Potatoes, Onions, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Mint, Peas, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Kohlrabi, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, Bok Choy, Tatsoi, Endive, Radicchio, Celery, Florence Fennel, Parsnips, Turnips, Rutabaga, Sweet Potatoes, Leeks, Scallions, Ginger, Turmeric, Horseradish, Celeriac, Okra, Tomatillos, Pumpkins, Cantaloupe, Honeydew Melon, Ground Cherries, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Culinary Sage, Lavender, Lemongrass, Chamomile, Fava Beans, Edamame, Chickpeas, Lentils, Peanuts, Quinoa, Grain Amaranth, Sorghum, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes, Asparagus, Dwarf Apple, Dwarf Peach, Pears, Mulberries, Goji Berries, Nasturtiums, Calendula, Borage, French Marigolds, Sunflowers, Yarrow, Milkweed, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • June: Lettuce, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Carrots, Radishes, Beets, Potatoes, Tomato (Cherry), Tomato (Slicing), Tomato (Paste/Roma), Pepper (Sweet/Bell), Pepper (Hot/Chile), Cucumbers, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Eggplant, Sweet Corn, Watermelon, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Mint, Green Beans, Peas, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Kohlrabi, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, Bok Choy, Tatsoi, Endive, Radicchio, Celery, Florence Fennel, Parsnips, Turnips, Rutabaga, Leeks, Scallions, Celeriac, Okra, Tomatillos, Pumpkins, Cantaloupe, Honeydew Melon, Ground Cherries, Oregano, Thyme, Culinary Sage, Chamomile, Fava Beans, Edamame, Chickpeas, Lentils, Quinoa, Grain Amaranth, Sorghum, Nasturtiums, Calendula, Borage, French Marigolds, Sunflowers, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • July: Kale, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Kohlrabi, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, Bok Choy, Tatsoi, Endive, Radicchio, Celery, Florence Fennel, Parsnips, Turnips, Rutabaga, Leeks, Scallions, Celeriac, Chamomile, Fava Beans, Lentils, Calendula, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • August: Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Radishes, Beets, Cilantro, Kohlrabi, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, Bok Choy, Tatsoi, Endive, Radicchio, Celery, Florence Fennel, Parsnips, Turnips, Rutabaga, Leeks, Scallions, Celeriac, Chamomile, Fava Beans, Lentils, Calendula, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • September: Spinach, Garlic, Horseradish, Chives, Lavender, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes, Asparagus, Dwarf Apple, Dwarf Peach, Pears, Mulberries, Goji Berries, Yarrow, Milkweed, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • October: Garlic, Horseradish, Chives, Lavender, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes, Asparagus, Dwarf Apple, Dwarf Peach, Pears, Mulberries, Goji Berries, Yarrow, Milkweed, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • November: Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • December: Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
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