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What to Plant in Zone 1
Extreme cold with very short growing seasons. Interior Alaska. Snow cover persists well into spring.
Min Winter Temp
-60°F to -50°F
Growing Season
8 weeks
Vegetables You Can Grow
1
Zone 1 Growing Tips
- •Start everything indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost — your outdoor window is narrow.
- •Use cold frames, hoop houses, or greenhouses to extend the season by 4-6 weeks on each end.
- •Focus on fast-maturing varieties: 'Early Girl' tomatoes, 'Provider' beans, 'Sugar Ann' peas.
- •Mulch heavily with straw to retain soil warmth once the ground thaws.
Vegetables for Zone 1
🥦 Brassicas
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥬 Cabbage | 70-100 | 18" apart | Start indoors for spring crop |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zone 1 supports 1 common vegetables. Focus on varieties with shorter days to maturity, including Cabbage, and more. See the full list above.