When to plant bush 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 bush beans.
Sow in the bedFeb 22
Start pickingApr 18
Your bush beans calendar for zone 9b
- Feb 22: Sow bush bean seeds in the bed
- Apr 18: 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. 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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