Best Plants For Kachemak, AK
A variety of plants are suitable for Kachemak's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 6a, with average annual lows of -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Kachemak, AK based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Kachemak
- American Elm
- Balsam Fir
- Black Cherry
- Black Walnut
- Colorado Blue Spruce
- Common Juniper
- Dogwood
- Eastern Redbud
- Eastern White Pine
- Honey Locust
- Japanese Maple
- Northern Red Oak
- Norway Spruce
- Paper Birch
- Pin Oak
- Red Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- White Ash
- Yellow Buckeye
Fruits for Kachemak
- Apples
- Apricot
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Hardy kiwi
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Peach
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Sour cherries
- Strawberries
- Sweet cherries
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Flowers for Kachemak
- Black-eyed Susan
- Bleeding heart
- Butterfly Bush
- Columbine.
- Coneflower
- Daffodils
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hydrangea
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Pansies
- Peony
- Rhododendron
- Rose
- Salvia
- Shasta Daisy
- Sunflower
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Kachemak
- Beans
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Zucchini
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about plants for your area? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about what plants grow best in the Kachemak, AK climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Kachemak?+
Some of the best vegetables for Kachemak, AK include beans, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Kachemak's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Kachemak?+
Some of the best fruits for Kachemak, AK include apples, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Currants and Elderberries based on Kachemak's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Kachemak?+
Some of the best flowers for Kachemak, AK include black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush. Other recommended flowers include Columbine., Coneflower and Daffodils based on Kachemak's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Kachemak?+
Some of the best trees for Kachemak, AK include american elm, balsam fir and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Colorado Blue Spruce and Common Juniper based on Kachemak's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Kachemak?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Kachemak, AK. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of AK Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Kachemak hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Alaska.
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Best Time to Plant in Kachemak
Check the growing calendar for Kachemak at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Kachemak's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Longitude: -151.4363
Latitude: 59.6745
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5
The USDA growing zone is 6a in Kachemak, AK. This is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping to decide what plants would be suitable for the region's climate. According to our records, the average annual extreme minimum temperature in Kachemak is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Kachemak.
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Map of Kachemak
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