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Can You Grow Green Beans in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Delaware

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

Apr 26 – May 11

Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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 Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Green Beans in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Green Beanses in Delaware?

Plant Green Beanses Mar 7, harvest Apr 26 – May 11.