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Can You Grow Green Beans in Alaska?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b

Grows well here

Green beans grow easily here — direct sow after last frost for a harvest in 7-9 weeks.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Alaska last frost

mid-April

Alaska first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Alaska

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 4 – Jun 19

Dates are approximate, based on Alaska's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Green Beans

Green beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow from direct seed — plant water and harvest.

Direct sow after last frost. Bush varieties need no staking and suit containers. Pole varieties need a trellis but produce longer. Pick pods young for best flavour.

Full green beans growing guide →

Gardening in Alaska

Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.