When to plant bush beans in zone 6a
In zone 6a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 22 and the first fall frost around Oct 15. Here is when to plant bush beans.
Sow in the bedApr 29
Start pickingJun 23
Your bush beans calendar for zone 6a
- Apr 29: Sow bush bean seeds in the bed
- Jun 23: 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 6a. 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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