Direct sow only; beans don't transplant well
Select your zone to highlight your exact planting dates. Dates are calculated from each zone's average frost dates.
| Zone | Last Frost | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2A | May 30 | — | — | Jun 6 |
| Zone 3B | May 15 | — | — | May 22 |
| Zone 4A | May 8 | — | — | May 15 |
| Zone 4B | May 1 | — | — | May 8 |
| Zone 5A | Apr 25 | — | — | May 2 |
| Zone 5B | Apr 18 | — | — | Apr 25 |
| Zone 6A | Apr 21 | — | — | Apr 28 |
| Zone 6B | Apr 10 | — | — | Apr 17 |
| Zone 7A | Apr 5 | — | — | Apr 12 |
| Zone 7B | Mar 28 | — | — | Apr 4 |
| Zone 8A | Mar 20 | — | — | Mar 27 |
| Zone 8B | Mar 12 | — | — | Mar 19 |
| Zone 9A | Feb 28 | — | — | Mar 7 |
| Zone 9B | Feb 15 | — | — | Feb 22 |
| Zone 10A | Feb 1 | — | — | Feb 8 |
| Zone 10B | Jan 15 | — | — | Jan 22 |
| Zone 11A | Jan 1 | — | — | Jan 8 |
Green beans are a productive, beginner-friendly crop. Bush types don’t need support; pole types produce longer.
Good companions: corn, squash, carrots, celery, cucumbers
Avoid planting near: onions, garlic, fennel
50-60 days (bush), 60-70 days (pole) from seed