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

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

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Sow Apr 19 · First harvest Jun 8 · Wrap by Jun 29

Last spring frostApr 5

Direct sowApr 19

First harvestJun 8

Last harvestJun 29

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 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 7b?

Bush Beans matures in about 50–65 days from sowing. In zone 7b that means sowing around Apr 19 and first picking around Jun 8.

Will bush beans survive frost in zone 7b?

No — bush beans is frost-sensitive. In zone 7b, wait until after the last frost (around Apr 5) to plant, and harvest before the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

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