How to grow bush beans in a raised bed
No trellis needed. Pick every few days to keep them coming.
Spacing9 plants per square foot
How to startSow seeds right in the bed
When to plantAbout 1 week after your last spring frost
Time to harvestAbout 55 days
Grows toAbout 18 in tall
When to plant bush beans in your zone
Dates are based on the average frost dates for each zone. Don't know your zone? Enter your ZIP code in the planner.
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Plant in the bed | Plant again for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | — | May 27 | — |
| Zone 3b | — | May 22 | — |
| Zone 4a | — | May 19 | — |
| Zone 4b | — | May 15 | — |
| Zone 5a | — | May 11 | — |
| Zone 5b | — | May 5 | — |
| Zone 6a | — | Apr 29 | — |
| Zone 6b | — | Apr 22 | — |
| Zone 7a | — | Apr 15 | — |
| Zone 7b | — | Apr 8 | — |
| Zone 8a | — | Apr 1 | — |
| Zone 8b | — | Mar 22 | — |
| Zone 9a | — | Mar 8 | — |
| Zone 9b | — | Feb 22 | — |
| Zone 10a | — | Feb 7 | — |
| Zone 10b | — | Jan 22 | — |
Tips for raised beds
- In square-foot gardening, plant 9 plants in each 1 × 1 ft square.
- It stays fairly short, so it can go near the south (sunny) edge of the bed.
- Most vegetables and fruit need at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.
Where to buy bush beans seeds
Burpee · True Leaf Market · Botanical Interests
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