Delta Junction 20 SE, AK Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Delta Junction 20 SE garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
Jun 5
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Aug 21
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
77 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 2b
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost May 25 Jun 5 Jun 30
First fall frost Sep 1 Aug 21 Aug 8
Hard freeze (28°F), median last May 25 · first Sep 1

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the DELTA JUNCTION 20 SE station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Delta Junction 20 SE

Computed from Delta Junction 20 SE's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-2 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Apr 10 – Apr 24 Jun 12 – Jun 19
🫑 Peppers Mar 27 – Apr 10 Jun 19 – Jun 26
🥬 Lettuce Apr 24 – May 8 May 8 – May 22 May 8 – Jun 5
🫛 Peas Apr 24 – May 8
🥕 Carrots May 15 – Jun 5
🥦 Broccoli Apr 17 – May 1 May 15 – May 29
🥬 Kale Apr 24 – May 8 May 8 – May 22 May 8 – May 22
🥒 Cucumbers May 8 – May 15 Jun 12 – Jun 19 Jun 12 – Jun 19
🥒 Zucchini May 8 – May 15 Jun 12 – Jun 19 Jun 12 – Jun 19
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Jun 12 – Jun 19
🌽 Sweet Corn Jun 12 – Jun 19
🌿 Basil Apr 24 – May 8 Jun 12 – Jun 19 Jun 19 – Jun 26
🧄 Garlic Fall: Jul 10 – Aug 7

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Delta Junction 20 SE's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Delta Junction 20 SE

At about 77 frost-free days, Delta Junction 20 SE rewards efficiency: start warm-season crops indoors, favor short-season varieties, and lean on cold-tolerant crops — peas, kale, roots — that shrug off the shoulder-season frosts on either end.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Delta Junction 20 SE, AK?

The average last spring frost in Delta Junction 20 SE is around Jun 5, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Delta Junction 20 SE, AK?

The average first fall frost in Delta Junction 20 SE arrives around Aug 21. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Delta Junction 20 SE?

About 77 frost-free days on average, from Jun 5 to Aug 21. That favors short-season varieties and transplants for warm-season crops, with cool-season vegetables doing the heavy lifting in spring and fall.

What USDA zone is Delta Junction 20 SE in?

USDA zone 2b on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.