When to plant green beans
The rule
Sow outdoors 1–4 weeks after the last frost.
Bush beans ripen all at once, so sow a new row every two to three weeks.
- Days to harvest
- 50–60
- Type
- Warm season
Start dates by state
Before FebFebruaryMarchAprilMayJune or later
| State | Largest city | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Huntsville | Mar 31 to Apr 21 |
| Alaska | Anchorage | May 23 to Jun 13 |
| Arizona | Phoenix | Feb 15 to Mar 8 |
| Arkansas | Little Rock | Mar 28 to Apr 18 |
| California | San Jose | Feb 15 to Mar 8 |
| Colorado | Denver | May 11 to Jun 1 |
| Connecticut | Bridgeport | Apr 12 to May 3 |
| Delaware | Wilmington | Apr 14 to May 5 |
| District of Columbia | Washington | Apr 5 to Apr 26 |
| Florida | Jacksonville | Feb 15 to Mar 8 |
| Georgia | Atlanta | Mar 31 to Apr 21 |
| Hawaii | no frost date | |
| Idaho | Boise City | May 1 to May 22 |
| Illinois | Chicago | Apr 17 to May 8 |
| Indiana | Indianapolis | Apr 27 to May 18 |
| Iowa | Des Moines | Apr 25 to May 16 |
| Kansas | Wichita | Apr 18 to May 9 |
| Kentucky | Louisville/Jefferson County | Apr 13 to May 4 |
| Louisiana | New Orleans | Feb 15 to Mar 8 |
| Maine | Portland | May 3 to May 24 |
| Maryland | Baltimore | Mar 31 to Apr 21 |
| Massachusetts | Boston | Apr 11 to May 2 |
| Michigan | Detroit | May 4 to May 25 |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | Apr 30 to May 21 |
| Mississippi | Jackson | Mar 13 to Apr 3 |
| Missouri | Kansas City | Apr 11 to May 2 |
| Montana | Billings | May 11 to Jun 1 |
| Nebraska | Omaha | Apr 23 to May 14 |
| Nevada | Las Vegas | Feb 15 to Mar 8 |
| New Hampshire | Manchester | May 7 to May 28 |
| New Jersey | Newark | Apr 11 to May 2 |
| New Mexico | Albuquerque | Apr 30 to May 21 |
| New York | New York | Apr 8 to Apr 29 |
| North Carolina | Charlotte | Apr 6 to Apr 27 |
| North Dakota | Fargo | May 11 to Jun 1 |
| Ohio | Columbus | Apr 27 to May 18 |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | Apr 11 to May 2 |
| Oregon | Portland | Mar 4 to Mar 25 |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | Apr 6 to Apr 27 |
| Rhode Island | Providence | Apr 18 to May 9 |
| South Carolina | Charleston | Feb 15 to Mar 8 |
| South Dakota | Sioux Falls | May 3 to May 24 |
| Tennessee | Nashville | Apr 8 to Apr 29 |
| Texas | Houston | Feb 15 to Mar 8 |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | Apr 7 to Apr 28 |
| Vermont | Burlington | May 6 to May 27 |
| Virginia | Virginia Beach | Apr 5 to Apr 26 |
| Washington | Seattle | Mar 15 to Apr 5 |
| West Virginia | Charleston | Apr 23 to May 14 |
| Wisconsin | Milwaukee | May 3 to May 24 |
| Wyoming | Cheyenne | May 21 to Jun 11 |
Tomatoes
Potatoes
Tulip bulbs
Garlic
Pumpkins
Strawberries
Onions
Carrots
Sunflowers
Cucumbers
Daffodil bulbs
Corn