When to plant bush beans in zone 6b
In zone 6b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 15 and the first fall frost around Oct 20. Here is when to plant bush beans.
Sow in the bedApr 22
Start pickingJun 16
Your bush beans calendar for zone 6b
- Apr 22: Sow bush bean seeds in the bed
- Jun 16: 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 6b. 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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