When to plant Lima beans in Maine
In spring, from May 1 – June 20 in Auburn to May 25 – June 15 in Biddeford.
In fall, from June 1 – 15 in Bangor to June 15 – 30 in Lewiston.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | May 1 – June 20 | June 15 – 30 |
| Augusta | May 15 – June 15 | June 15 – 30 |
| Bangor | May 15 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
| Biddeford | May 25 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
| Lewiston | May 1 – June 20 | June 15 – 30 |
| Portland | May 15 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
| Saco | May 15 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
| Sanford | Not listed | June 1 – 15 |
| South Portland | May 15 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
| Waterville | May 15 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
| Westbrook | May 15 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for lima beans.