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Can You Grow Green Beans in Missouri?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late October

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Missouri

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 21 – Jun 5

Dates are approximate, based on Missouri'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 Missouri

Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.