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When to plant pole bean in Georgia

Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant pole bean shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 15 in Brunswick to April 18 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Atlantathe pole bean direct sow window (March 31–April 21) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Atlanta8aMarch 24November 8March 31 – April 21
Columbus8bMarch 21November 11March 28 – April 18
Augusta-Richmond County8bMarch 23November 9March 30 – April 20
Macon-Bibb County8bMarch 21November 10March 28 – April 18
Savannah9aMarch 2November 30March 9 – March 30
Athens-Clarke County8bMarch 23November 10March 30 – April 20
South Fulton8aMarch 15November 20March 22 – April 12
Sandy Springs8aMarch 25November 9April 1 – April 22

Pole Bean in Georgia: FAQ

When can I plant pole bean in Georgia?

Across Georgia, the time to direct-sow pole bean spans roughly February 15 in Brunswick to April 18 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the pole bean planting date vary across Georgia?

Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right pole 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 pole bean take to grow in Georgia?

Pole Bean takes about 60–75 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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