When to plant runner bean in Kansas
Kansas spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant runner bean shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about April 11 in Kansas City to May 5 in Garden City — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 7a | April 11 | October 29 | April 18 – May 2 |
| Overland Park | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | April 17 – May 1 |
| Kansas City | 6b | April 4 | November 2 | April 11 – April 25 |
| Olathe | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | April 17 – May 1 |
| Topeka | 6b | April 16 | October 22 | April 23 – May 7 |
| Lawrence | 6b | April 12 | October 28 | April 19 – May 3 |
| Shawnee | 6b | April 16 | October 22 | April 23 – May 7 |
| Lenexa | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | April 17 – May 1 |
Runner Bean in Kansas: FAQ
When can I plant runner bean in Kansas?
Across Kansas, the time to direct-sow runner bean spans roughly April 11 in Kansas City to May 5 in Garden City, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the runner bean planting date vary across Kansas?
Yes. Kansas publishes 35 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 Kansas?
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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