DibbleWhen to plant bean (bush) in Zone 5
In Zone 5, the last spring frost usually passes around April 30 and the first fall frost arrives around October 1, leaving about 154 frost-free days. The windows below are computed from those frost dates, with the same math the Dibble app uses.
Classic temperate season. Most vegetables and flowers do well with normal timing.
Planting windows for bean (bush) in Zone 5
| Task | Window |
|---|---|
| Direct sow | May 7 to May 21 |
| Estimated harvest | Jul 1 to Jul 22 |
The harvest estimate counts 55 days to maturity, then a picking window of about 21 days. These windows use typical frost dates for Zone 5; Dibble pins them to your exact ZIP code.
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How to grow bean (bush)
Sow beans directly a week after your last frost when soil is warm. Succession sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest.
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Dates are estimates based on typical frost dates for the zone. Your yard has its own microclimate, so use them as a starting point and adjust as you learn your space.