When to plant bush bean in Oregon
Oregon spans USDA zones 6b–9b, 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 18 in Aloha to June 16 in Redmond — below are local dates for 69 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 8b | February 25 | December 1 | March 4 – April 8 |
| Eugene | 8b | April 11 | October 23 | April 18 – May 23 |
| Salem | 8b | April 3 | November 1 | April 10 – May 15 |
| Gresham | 9a | March 16 | November 20 | March 23 – April 27 |
| Hillsboro | 8b | April 16 | October 23 | April 23 – May 28 |
| Bend | 6b | June 6 | September 20 | June 13 – July 18 |
| Beaverton | 9a | April 1 | November 6 | April 8 – May 13 |
| Medford | 8b | April 8 | October 29 | April 15 – May 20 |
Bush Bean in Oregon: FAQ
When can I plant bush bean in Oregon?
Across Oregon, the time to direct-sow bush bean spans roughly February 18 in Aloha to June 16 in Redmond, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the bush bean planting date vary across Oregon?
Yes. Oregon publishes 69 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 Oregon?
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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