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Can You Grow Green Beans in Connecticut?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Connecticut last frost

early April

Connecticut first frost

late October

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Connecticut

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 21 – Jun 5

Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut'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.

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Gardening in Connecticut

Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.