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When to Plant Green Beans in Alaska

In a typical Alaska location, sow outdoors May 16 – May 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 4 in Ketchikan and as late as Jun 11 in Kalifornsky.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.

Green Beans Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
AnchorageMay 1 – May 15
FairbanksMay 16 – May 30
JuneauApr 20 – May 4
Eagle RiverMay 9 – May 23
BadgerMay 22 – Jun 5
Knik-FairviewMay 18 – Jun 1
CollegeMay 18 – Jun 1
WasillaMay 16 – May 30
SitkaMay 3 – May 17
LakesMay 16 – May 30
KetchikanApr 4 – Apr 18
TanainaMay 16 – May 30
KalifornskyJun 11 – Jun 25
KenaiMay 24 – Jun 7
Meadow LakesMay 16 – May 30
PalmerMay 6 – May 20
Elmendorf Air Force BaseMay 9 – May 23
BethelMay 21 – Jun 4
KodiakApr 29 – May 13
SterlingMay 20 – Jun 3

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Alaska cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alaska cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant green beans in Alaska?

In a typical Alaska location, sow outdoors May 16 – May 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 4 in Ketchikan and as late as Jun 11 in Kalifornsky.

When is the last frost in Alaska?

The average last spring frost in Alaska ranges from April 4 in Ketchikan to June 11 in Kalifornsky, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do green beans take to grow?

Green Beans typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.

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