Planting guide · zone 9b
When to plant bush beans in zone 9b
In zone 9b, the average last spring frost is Feb 14 and the first fall frost is Dec 12. Here is bush beans's whole year, counted from those dates.
Feb 21Direct sowSpring
Mar 14Succession sowing 2Spring
Apr 4Succession sowing 3Spring
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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.