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Can You Grow Green Beans in Kentucky?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 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

Kentucky last frost

mid-March

Kentucky first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Kentucky

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 4 – May 19

Dates are approximate, based on Kentucky'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 Kentucky

Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.