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Can You Grow Green Beans in Minnesota?

US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Minnesota last frost

late April

Minnesota first frost

early October

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Minnesota

Direct sow

Apr 25

Harvest

Jun 14 – Jun 29

Dates are approximate, based on Minnesota'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 Minnesota

Minnesota has a cold humid continental climate. The Twin Cities are Zone 4b-5a; northern Minnesota reaches Zone 2b-3a. Cold winters but warm productive summers.