When to Plant Green Beans in Zone 11
Phaseolus vulgaris
Last updated: Apr 25, 2026 · Sources: USDA, NOAA, Cooperative ExtensionZone 11 Planting Schedule
Direct Sow
Jan 29
Directly in garden bed
First Harvest
Mar 27
50–65 days after planting
Season Ends
May 11
Before first frost (Dec 25)
Quick Facts
Sunlight
☀️ Full Sun
Water Needs
💧💧 Moderate
Spacing
6 inches apart
Planting Depth
1.0 inch
Min Soil Temp
60°F
Germination
5–10 days
Days to Maturity
50–65 days
Frost Tolerance
No frost tolerance
Soil pH
6.0–7.0
Difficulty
Easy
Recommended for Zone 11
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Green Beans Schedule — All Zones
| Zone | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest Start | Harvest End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | — | — | May 29 | Jul 25 | Sep 8 |
| Zone 4 | — | — | May 24 | Jul 20 | Sep 3 |
| Zone 5 | — | — | May 14 | Jul 10 | Aug 24 |
| Zone 6 | — | — | Apr 29 | Jun 25 | Aug 9 |
| Zone 7 | — | — | Apr 19 | Jun 15 | Jul 30 |
| Zone 8 | — | — | Apr 3 | May 30 | Jul 14 |
| Zone 9 | — | — | Mar 14 | May 10 | Jun 24 |
| Zone 10 | — | — | Feb 24 | Apr 22 | Jun 6 |
| Zone 11 | — | — | Jan 29 | Mar 27 | May 11 |
| Zone 12 | — | any | any | year_round | year_round |
| Zone 13 | — | any | any | year_round | year_round |
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.