When to plant bush bean in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, 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 15 in Edinburg to April 28 in Dumas — below are local dates for 267 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9b | February 2 | December 25 | February 9 – March 16 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | March 4 – April 8 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | March 9 – April 13 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | February 27 – April 3 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | March 12 – April 16 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | March 9 – April 13 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | March 16 – April 20 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | January 29 – March 5 |
Bush Bean in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant bush bean in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to direct-sow bush bean spans roughly January 15 in Edinburg to April 28 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the bush bean planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 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 Texas?
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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