When to plant bush beans in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Apr 29 · First harvest Jun 18 · Wrap by Jul 9

Last spring frostApr 15

Direct sowApr 29

First harvestJun 18

Last harvestJul 9

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 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 7a?

Bush Beans matures in about 50–65 days from sowing. In zone 7a that means sowing around Apr 29 and first picking around Jun 18.

Will bush beans survive frost in zone 7a?

No — bush beans is frost-sensitive. In zone 7a, wait until after the last frost (around Apr 15) to plant, and harvest before the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

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