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When to Plant Common Bean in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska (99721)

Location

Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska

ZIP Code

99721

USDA Zone

2b

Last Frost

Thursday, May 28, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, May 28, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity 65 days
Mature Height 18-24"
Spread 6"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Medium (pods 4-6 inches)

☀️ 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

4" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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Growing Common Bean in Zone 2b

Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, May 28, 2026. Common Bean grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.