When to plant Lima beans in Delaware

In spring, from Apr 1 – June 30 in Middletown to Apr 15 – June 20 in Smyrna.

For a fall crop, July 1 – Aug 1.

USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.

Lima beans planting dates by place in Delaware
PlaceSpringFall
DoverApr 15 – June 20July 1 – Aug 1
MiddletownApr 1 – June 30July 1 – Aug 1
MilfordApr 1 – June 30July 1 – Aug 1
NewarkApr 1 – June 30July 1 – Aug 1
SmyrnaApr 15 – June 20July 1 – Aug 1
WilmingtonApr 1 – June 30July 1 – Aug 1

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. The full USDA table for lima beans.

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