Home › Green Beans › Grow in Nova Scotia

Can You Grow Green Beans in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Nova Scotia

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 21 – Jun 5

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia'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 Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.