When to plant Lettuce in Alaska

In spring, from Apr 1 – June 1 in Juneau to May 1 – June 30 in Wasilla.

In fall, from May 15 – July 15 in Fairbanks to July 15 – Sept 1 in Juneau.

USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.

Leaf lettuce planting dates by place in Alaska
PlaceSpringFall
AnchorageMay 1 – June 30June 1 – Aug 1
FairbanksMay 1 – June 30May 15 – July 15
JuneauApr 1 – June 1July 15 – Sept 1
WasillaMay 1 – June 30June 1 – Aug 1

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for leaf lettuce.