When to plant bush beans in zone 3b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 3b

Last frost ~May 25First frost ~Sep 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Jun 8 · First harvest Jul 28 · Wrap by Aug 18

Last spring frostMay 25

Direct sowJun 8

First harvestJul 28

Last harvestAug 18

First fall frostSep 15

Why these dates work in zone 3b

Zone 3b's last spring frost averages May 25 and first fall frost Sep 15 — about 113 frost-free days. Bush Beans is frost-sensitive, so the 2w after frost timing builds in a safety margin against a late cold snap — setting plants out too early risks losing them to frost.

Common questions

How long does bush beans take to grow in zone 3b?

Bush Beans matures in about 50–65 days from sowing. In zone 3b that means sowing around Jun 8 and first picking around Jul 28.

Will bush beans survive frost in zone 3b?

No — bush beans is frost-sensitive. In zone 3b, wait until after the last frost (around May 25) to plant, and harvest before the first fall frost (around Sep 15).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full bush beans growing guide →