When to plant bush bean in Alabama
Alabama spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant bush bean shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 28 in Mobile to April 13 in Jacksonville — below are local dates for 70 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | March 31 – May 5 |
| Mobile | 9a | February 21 | December 6 | February 28 – April 4 |
| Birmingham | 8a | March 21 | November 11 | March 28 – May 2 |
| Montgomery | 8b | March 4 | November 18 | March 11 – April 15 |
| Tuscaloosa | 8b | March 18 | November 10 | March 25 – April 29 |
| Hoover | 8a | March 19 | November 8 | March 26 – April 30 |
| Auburn | 8b | March 13 | November 17 | March 20 – April 24 |
| Dothan | 9a | March 1 | November 24 | March 8 – April 12 |
Bush Bean in Alabama: FAQ
When can I plant bush bean in Alabama?
Across Alabama, the time to direct-sow bush bean spans roughly February 28 in Mobile to April 13 in Jacksonville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the bush bean planting date vary across Alabama?
Yes. Alabama publishes 70 cities with their own frost dates, so the right bush bean planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does bush bean take to grow in Alabama?
Bush Bean takes about 50–60 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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