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Can You Grow Green Beans in Illinois?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Illinois last frost

early April

Illinois first frost

late October

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Illinois

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

May 27 – Jun 11

Dates are approximate, based on Illinois'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 Illinois

Illinois has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Chicago is Zone 5b-6a; southern Illinois is warmer at Zone 6-7. Classic Midwest growing region.