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When to Plant Lima Bean in Kaktovik, Alaska (99747)

Location

Kaktovik, Alaska

ZIP Code

99747

USDA Zone

3a

Last Frost

Monday, May 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, April 13, 2026

Pro Tip: Lima Bean can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Phaseolus lunatus
Days to Maturity 75 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Lima Bean in Zone 3a

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kaktovik, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, April 13, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, May 25, 2026. Lima Bean grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.