When to Plant Christmas Lima Beans in Trigg County, KY
Christmas lima beans are a large, beautifully marbled heirloom bean with a rich, chestnut-like flavor. They are a climbing variety that produces generously in warm weather.
Trigg County, Kentucky is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost is October 30, giving you a growing season of approximately 208 days.
At an elevation of 1,825 feet, Trigg County receives approximately 48.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 88°F, providing good warmth for Christmas Lima Beans during the growing season.
Trigg County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
5.2-6.8
Drainage
Well Drained
Plant Planting Risk Windows
Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.
Plant Water Budget
Christmas Lima Beans Planting Timeline — Trigg County, KY
Christmas Lima Beans Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 8 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 19 | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Direct Sow | April 12 | Apr 12 – May 3 |
| Harvest | July 12 | Jul 12 – Aug 16 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | — |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | — |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Harvest |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
Water
Moderate — regular watering
Days to Maturity
80–100 days
Soil pH
6 – 7
USDA Zone
Zone 6b
Growing Season
208 days
Growing Tips for Trigg County
Direct sow after soil is warm. Provide tall trellising for vigorous vines. Harvest for fresh shelling when pods are plump or allow to dry on the vine for storage.
Companion Planting
Good Companions
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Christmas Lima Beans in Trigg County, KY?
Trigg County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 5. Plan your Christmas Lima Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Trigg County, KY?
Trigg County, Kentucky is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 5 and first fall frost is October 30.
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