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When to Plant Lima Bean in Hughes, Alaska (99745)

Location

Hughes, Alaska

ZIP Code

99745

USDA Zone

1b

Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, June 10, 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 1b

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Hughes, 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. Lima Bean grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.