When to plant bush bean in New York
New York spans USDA zones 4b–7b, so the right time to plant bush bean shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about April 8 in New York to May 24 in Oneonta — below are local dates for 201 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7b | April 1 | November 19 | April 8 – May 13 |
| Buffalo | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | May 1 – June 5 |
| Yonkers | 7b | April 20 | October 26 | April 27 – June 1 |
| Rochester | 6b | April 24 | October 25 | May 1 – June 5 |
| Syracuse | 6a | April 29 | October 19 | May 6 – June 10 |
| Albany | 6a | April 27 | October 15 | May 4 – June 8 |
| New Rochelle | 7b | April 20 | October 26 | April 27 – June 1 |
| Cheektowaga | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | May 1 – June 5 |
Bush Bean in New York: FAQ
When can I plant bush bean in New York?
Across New York, the time to direct-sow bush bean spans roughly April 8 in New York to May 24 in Oneonta, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the bush bean planting date vary across New York?
Yes. New York publishes 201 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 New York?
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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