When to plant green beans
Short answer
Plant green beans about 1 weeks after your last spring frost. In a mid climate (zone 5) that's around Apr 22. Enter your ZIP for your exact dates.
| Climate zone | Start indoors | Plant outside | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | Jan 22 | Mar 18 |
| Zone 2 | — | Feb 22 | Apr 18 |
| Zone 3 | — | Mar 17 | May 11 |
| Zone 4 | — | Apr 6 | May 31 |
| Zone 5 | — | Apr 22 | Jun 16 |
| Zone 6 | — | May 7 | Jul 1 |
| Zone 7 | — | May 22 | Jul 16 |
| Zone 8 | — | Jun 8 | Aug 2 |
Higher climate-zone numbers are colder, so planting shifts later. Green beans is a tender crop. Enter your ZIP in the calculator for your exact zone and dates.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I plant green beans?
Plant green beans about 1 weeks after your last spring frost, once the soil warms. That's around Apr 6 in zone 4 and May 7 in zone 6.
Can I direct sow green beans?
Yes — green beans is usually sown directly in the garden rather than started indoors.
How long until green beans is ready to harvest?
About 55 days from transplant or sowing. In zone 6, plants set out around May 7 are typically ready near Jul 1.