How to grow pole beans in a raised bed
Needs a trellis or teepee. Gives more beans from less space than bush beans.
Spacing8 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 65 days
Grows toAbout 6 ft tall
When to plant pole 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 8 plants in each 1 × 1 ft square.
- It grows tall, so put it on the north side of the bed where it will not shade shorter plants.
- Most vegetables and fruit need at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.
Where to buy pole beans seeds
Burpee · True Leaf Market · Botanical Interests
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