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Can You Grow Green Beans in Alberta?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Green beans grow easily here — direct sow after last frost for a harvest in 7-9 weeks.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Alberta last frost

early May

Alberta first frost

early October

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Alberta

Direct sow

May 1

Harvest

Jun 20 – Jul 5

Dates are approximate, based on Alberta's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Green Beans

Green beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow from direct seed — plant water and harvest.

Direct sow after last frost. Bush varieties need no staking and suit containers. Pole varieties need a trellis but produce longer. Pick pods young for best flavour.

Full green beans growing guide →

Gardening in Alberta

Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.