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Can You Grow Green Beans in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 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

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in New Jersey

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 4 – May 19

Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 New Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.