When to plant pole beans in zone 9b
In zone 9b, the last spring frost usually comes around Feb 15 and the first fall frost around Dec 10. Here is when to plant pole beans.
Sow in the bedFeb 22
Start pickingApr 28
Your pole beans calendar for zone 9b
- Feb 22: Sow pole bean seeds in the bed
- Apr 28: Start picking pole beans
Needs a trellis or teepee. Gives more beans from less space than bush beans.
Spacing in a raised bed: 8 plants per square foot. In hot zones, plants may stop producing in the hottest weeks of summer and pick up again in early fall.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 9b. 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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