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When to Plant Lima Bean in Allakaket, Alaska (99720)

Location

Allakaket, Alaska

ZIP Code

99720

USDA Zone

1a

Last Frost

Monday, June 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, June 15, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Lima Bean directly outdoors around your last frost date when soil starts to warm.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Phaseolus lunatus
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 18-24"
Spread 6"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Medium (flat pods)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Lima Bean in Zone 1a

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Allakaket, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, June 15, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, June 15, 2026. Lima Bean grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.