Planting guide · zone 9a
When to plant bush beans in zone 9a
In zone 9a, the average last spring frost is Feb 28 and the first fall frost is Dec 1. Here is bush beans's whole year, counted from those dates.
Mar 7Direct sowSpring
Mar 28Succession sowing 2Spring
Apr 18Succession sowing 3Spring
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F
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Soil & site
Average soil — beans fix their own nitrogen, so skip heavy fertilizer.
Seedling care
Direct sow in warm soil only; seed rots in cold, wet ground.
Growing notes
Succession sow every 3 weeks for a continuous picking. Stay out of the bean patch when leaves are wet — it spreads rust.
Harvest
Pick every day or two at pencil thickness. Constant picking is what keeps them producing.