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Can You Grow Green Beans in Hawaii?

US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b

Won't grow here

Green beans need a frost-free growing season that this zone cannot reliably provide.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Hawaii last frost

no frost

Hawaii first frost

no frost

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Hawaii

Direct sow

Jan 1

Harvest

Feb 20 – Mar 7

Dates are approximate, based on Hawaii'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 Hawaii

Hawaii is tropical with year-round warmth. Zone varies dramatically by elevation — coastal areas are Zone 11-12 while Mauna Kea slopes reach Zone 9. Year-round growing throughout.

See what grows well in Hawaii →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Green Beans in Hawaii?

Green beans need a frost-free growing season that this zone cannot reliably provide.

What zone is Hawaii?

Hawaii spans USDA Zone 12b (9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b).

When do you plant Green Beanses in Hawaii?

Plant Green Beanses Jan 1, harvest Feb 20 – Mar 7.