When to plant bush beans in zone 3b
In zone 3b, the last spring frost usually comes around May 15 and the first fall frost around Sep 15. Here is when to plant bush beans.
Sow in the bedMay 22
Start pickingJul 16
Your bush beans calendar for zone 3b
- May 22: Sow bush bean seeds in the bed
- Jul 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 3b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
Plan your raised bed in 3D. Pick your bed size and material, choose your plants, and get a printable plan with measurements, a shopping list and planting dates for your ZIP code. Free, no sign-up.
Open the free planner →