When to plant runner bean in Arizona
Arizona spans USDA zones 6a–10a, so the right time to plant runner bean shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 11 in Bullhead City to June 11 in Flagstaff — below are local dates for 68 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 9b | January 8 | December 25 | January 15 – January 29 |
| Tucson | 9b | February 5 | December 9 | February 12 – February 26 |
| Mesa | 9b | February 1 | December 10 | February 8 – February 22 |
| Gilbert | 9b | February 1 | December 11 | February 8 – February 22 |
| Chandler | 9b | February 13 | December 5 | February 20 – March 6 |
| Glendale | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 27 – February 10 |
| Scottsdale | 10a | January 27 | December 21 | February 3 – February 17 |
| Peoria | 9b | February 5 | December 11 | February 12 – February 26 |
Runner Bean in Arizona: FAQ
When can I plant runner bean in Arizona?
Across Arizona, the time to direct-sow runner bean spans roughly January 11 in Bullhead City to June 11 in Flagstaff, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the runner bean planting date vary across Arizona?
Yes. Arizona publishes 68 cities with their own frost dates, so the right runner 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 runner bean take to grow in Arizona?
Runner Bean takes about 65–90 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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