When to plant bush bean in Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, so the right time to plant bush bean shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 22 in Sarasota to March 28 in Crestview — below are local dates for 340 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 9b | February 1 | January 5 | February 8 – March 15 |
| Miami | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | January 25 – March 1 |
| Tampa | 10a | January 20 | January 12 | January 27 – March 3 |
| Orlando | 10a | January 25 | January 10 | February 1 – March 8 |
| St. Petersburg | 10b | January 17 | January 15 | January 24 – February 28 |
| Port St. Lucie | 10a | January 23 | January 18 | January 30 – March 6 |
| Hialeah | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | January 25 – March 1 |
| Cape Coral | 10b | January 16 | January 13 | January 23 – February 27 |
Bush Bean in Florida: FAQ
When can I plant bush bean in Florida?
Across Florida, the time to direct-sow bush bean spans roughly January 22 in Sarasota to March 28 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the bush bean planting date vary across Florida?
Yes. Florida publishes 340 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 Florida?
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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