Green Beans Planting Guide — All Zones

Phaseolus vulgaris

Last updated: May 15, 2026
Quick Facts
Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun
Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate
Spacing 6 inches apart
Planting Depth 1.0 inch
Min Soil Temp 60°F
Germination 5–10 days
Days to Maturity 50–65 days
Frost Tolerance No frost tolerance
Soil pH 6.0–7.0
Difficulty Easy

Planting Schedule by Zone

Select your USDA zone below for a detailed guide with tips specific to your region.

Zone 3Zone 3aZone 3bZone 4Zone 4aZone 4bZone 5Zone 5aZone 5bZone 6Zone 6aZone 6bZone 7Zone 7aZone 7bZone 8Zone 8aZone 8bZone 9Zone 9aZone 9bZone 10Zone 10aZone 10bZone 11Zone 11aZone 11bZone 12Zone 12aZone 12bZone 13Zone 13aZone 13b
ZoneStart IndoorsTransplant Direct SowHarvest StartHarvest End
Zone 3 — — May 29 Jul 25 Sep 8
Zone 4 — — May 24 Jul 20 Sep 3
Zone 5 — — May 14 Jul 10 Aug 24
Zone 6 — — Apr 29 Jun 25 Aug 9
Zone 7 — — Apr 19 Jun 15 Jul 30
Zone 8 — — Apr 3 May 30 Jul 14
Zone 9 — — Mar 14 May 10 Jun 24
Zone 10 — — Feb 24 Apr 22 Jun 6
Zone 11 — — Jan 29 Mar 27 May 11
Zone 12 — any any year_round year_round
Zone 13 — any any year_round year_round
What you'll need — Your Zone
🛒 Green Beans — Seeds & Supplies
  • 🌱 Green Beans Seeds

Search for these at your local garden center or nursery.

Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Corn Squash Cucumber

✗ Avoid Nearby

Onion Garlic
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.