When to Plant Beans in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5a, plant outdoors May 19 to August 17, and expect your first harvest around August 17. (5a shown here — see 5a and 5b dates separately below.)
Beans planting calendar for USDA Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Direct sow
May 19
Projected first harvest
Aug 17
Most beans mature in about 50 to 100 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 149 frost-free days in zone 5a.
Beans planting calendar for USDA Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
Direct sow
May 14
Projected first harvest
Aug 12
Most beans mature in about 50 to 100 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 158 frost-free days in zone 5b.
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Varieties to grow
10 varieties of beans in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with beans
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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