When to plant lima bean in West Virginia
West Virginia spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant lima bean shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about April 19 in Huntington to May 13 in Beckley — below are local dates for 15 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 7a | April 16 | October 26 | April 23 – May 14 |
| Huntington | 7a | April 12 | October 30 | April 19 – May 10 |
| Morgantown | 7a | April 23 | October 24 | April 30 – May 21 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | April 14 | October 30 | April 21 – May 12 |
| Wheeling | 6b | April 20 | October 29 | April 27 – May 18 |
| Martinsburg | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | April 24 – May 15 |
| Weirton | 6b | April 29 | October 20 | May 6 – May 27 |
| Fairmont | 6b | April 18 | October 28 | April 25 – May 16 |
Lima Bean in West Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant lima bean in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia, the time to direct-sow lima bean spans roughly April 19 in Huntington to May 13 in Beckley, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lima bean planting date vary across West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia publishes 15 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lima bean planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does lima bean take to grow in West Virginia?
Lima Bean takes about 65–90 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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