When to Plant Lima Beans in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, plant outdoors June 20 to September 3, and expect your first harvest around September 3. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Lima Beans planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Direct sow
Jun 20
Projected first harvest
Sep 3
Lima Beans is ready to harvest in about 75 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Lima Beans planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
Direct sow
Jun 10
Projected first harvest
Aug 24
Lima Beans is ready to harvest in about 75 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with lima beans
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