When to Plant Green beans in Alaska: May 23–Jun 13

When to plant green beans in Alaska

Sow outdoors in Anchorage

May 23–Jun 13

Across Alaska the window opens between May 10 and May 23. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors 1–4 weeks after the last frost. Bush beans ripen all at once, so sow a new row every two to three weeks.

Green beans planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

AnchorageMay 23–Jun 13

JuneauMay 10–May 31

FairbanksMay 23–Jun 13

Questions

When should I plant green beans in Alaska?

In Anchorage, sow outdoors from May 23 to June 13. Across Alaska the window opens between May 10 and May 23, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors 1–4 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.