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When to Plant Fava 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, April 30, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Fava Bean directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Vicia faba
Days to Maturity 85 days
Mature Height 24-48"
Spread 9"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

2" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Fava Bean in Zone 2b

Fava Bean (Vicia faba) is a popular garden vegetable. In Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, April 30, 2026.

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