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When to Plant Common Bean in Bettles Field, Alaska (99726)

Location

Bettles Field, Alaska

ZIP Code

99726

USDA Zone

1b

Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, June 10, 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 1b

Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bettles Field, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Common Bean grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.