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When to Plant Fava Beans in Yukon

Fava beans are a cool-season legume with large, meaty beans inside thick pods. They fix nitrogen in the soil and are one of the oldest cultivated crops.

Yukon spans USDA hardiness zones 2a, 2b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Fava Beans Planting Calendar for Yukon

โ–ธ Zone 2a ~94 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: May 30 ยท First frost: September 1 ยท 94 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors April 18 Apr 18 โ€“ May 2
Transplant Outdoors May 30 May 30 โ€“ Jun 13
Direct Sow May 23 May 23 โ€“ Jun 13
Harvest August 15 Aug 15 โ€“ Sep 26
Fall Sowing June 9 Jun 9 โ€“ Jun 23
โ–ธ Zone 2b ~111 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: May 22 ยท First frost: September 10 ยท 111 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors April 10 Apr 10 โ€“ Apr 24
Transplant Outdoors May 22 May 22 โ€“ Jun 5
Direct Sow May 15 May 15 โ€“ Jun 5
Harvest August 7 Aug 7 โ€“ Sep 18
Fall Sowing June 18 Jun 18 โ€“ Jul 2

Growing Tips for Yukon

Direct sow as early as soil can be worked in spring. Pinch growing tips when pods begin to form to redirect energy and reduce aphid problems. Stake tall varieties.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Fava Beans in Yukon?

Planting dates for Fava Beans in Yukon depend on your USDA zone. Yukon spans zones 2a, 2b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Yukon for planting?

Yukon contains USDA hardiness zones 2a, 2b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state โ€” northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.