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Can You Grow Green Beans in Texas?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Texas last frost

mid-February

Texas first frost

early December

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Texas

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 6 – Apr 21

Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas

Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.