When to plant bush beans in zone 4a
In zone 4a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 12 and the first fall frost around Sep 21. Here is when to plant bush beans.
Sow in the bedMay 19
Start pickingJul 13
Your bush beans calendar for zone 4a
- May 19: Sow bush bean seeds in the bed
- Jul 13: Start picking bush beans
No trellis needed. Pick every few days to keep them coming.
Spacing in a raised bed: 9 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 4a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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