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Vegetable Annual Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Green beans

Green beans is a Annual Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 2–11. It requires full_sun and takes around 50–70 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 50–70 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 2–11
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Direct Sow
+14 days after frost
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Fall Planting
12 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum60Β°F
Optimal70–80Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum50Β°F
Optimal65–85Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum60Β°F
Optimal75–85Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–² Low
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–² Medium
GDD Base Temp 50Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 1100 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth1" (in)
Plant Spacing3" (in)
Row Spacing18" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)9 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 7.00
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandySilty

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 8" (in)
Min. Volume 2 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Green beans right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

6 βœ… Ready
22 ⚠️ Risk
22 🚫 Not yet
AK ⏳ Oct 15, 04:00 AKDT AL ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT AR βœ… Oct 15, 07:00 CDT AZ ⏳ Oct 15, 05:00 MST CA ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT CO ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT CT ⏳ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT DE ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT FL ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT GA ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT HI ⚠️ Oct 15, 02:00 HST IA ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT ID ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT IL ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT KY ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT LA βœ… Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MA ⏳ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MD ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT ME ⏳ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MI ⏳ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MN ⏳ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MO βœ… Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MS ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MT ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT NC ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT ND ⏳ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT NE ⏳ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT NH ⏳ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT NJ ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT NM ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT NV ⏳ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT NY ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT OH ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT OR ⏳ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT PA ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT RI ⏳ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT SC ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT SD ⏳ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT TN βœ… Oct 15, 07:00 CDT TX βœ… Oct 15, 07:00 CDT UT ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT VA βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT VT ⏳ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT WA ⏳ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT WV ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT WY ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Direct sow outdoors Apr 14
184 days ago
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Earliest harvest Jun 3 ~
134 days ago
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Latest harvest Jun 23 ~
114 days ago
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Fall planting window Sep 3
42 days ago

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 1100 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Corn
  • Cucumber
  • Nasturtium
  • Potato
  • Rosemary
  • Summer Savory

❌ Keep Away From

  • Chives
  • Fennel
  • Garlic
  • Leeks
  • Onion