When to Plant Scarlet Runner Bean in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, plant outdoors May 2 to July 6, and expect your first harvest around July 6. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Scarlet Runner Bean planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
Direct sow
May 2
Projected first harvest
Jul 6
Scarlet Runner Bean is ready to harvest in about 65 days, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Scarlet Runner Bean planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Direct sow
Apr 27
Projected first harvest
Jul 1
Scarlet Runner Bean is ready to harvest in about 65 days, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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