Quick Facts
🌡️ Season
Warm-Season
☀️ Sun Needs
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
💧 Water
Moderate
📐 Spacing
4 inches apart
🕳️ Planting Depth
1 inch deep
📅 Days to Harvest
50–65 days
🧪 Soil pH
6–6.8
🌡️ Min Soil Temp
60°F
🏠 Start Indoors
Not recommended
🌱 Direct Sow
Yes
🔥 Heat Tolerance
Moderate
❄️ Cold Tolerance
None
When to Plant Green Beans by Zone
Planting dates vary by USDA hardiness zone. Find your zone at the Smart Planner.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zones 3–4 (Cold) | — | May, Jun | — | Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Zones 5–6 (Cool) | — | May, Jun | — | Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Zones 7–8 (Moderate) | — | Mar, Apr, Aug | — | May, Jun, Jul, Oct |
| Zones 9–10 (Warm) | — | Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep | — | May, Jun, Oct, Nov |
| Zones 11–13 (Tropical) | — | Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct | — | Apr, May, Nov, Dec |
Recommended Varieties
Blue Lake
Classic pole bean, tender and flavorful
Provider
Bush type, cold-tolerant, very early
🌿 Companion Planting
Plant With
🌽 corn🌱 squash🥒 cucumber🥕 carrot
Keep Away From
✗ onion✗ garlic
🗺️ Growing Zones
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Highlighted zones are suitable for growing green beans.
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