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Can You Grow Green Beans in Mississippi?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Mississippi last frost

mid-February

Mississippi first frost

early December

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Mississippi

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 6 – Apr 21

Dates are approximate, based on Mississippi'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 Mississippi

Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.