When to plant yardlong bean
Tender · frost kills itYardlong Beanis keyed to your local frost dates. The offsets below hold anywhere — but the calendar dates they land on don’t. Enter your ZIP for dates tuned to your city’s nearest NOAA station.
Yardlong Bean planting timeline
Tender: wait until the danger of frost has passed before planting out.
Shop yardlong bean seeds →AFFILIATEYardlong Bean planting FAQ
When should I start yardlong bean seeds indoors?
Start yardlong bean indoors 2–4 weeks before the last spring frost, so seedlings are ready to plant out once the weather warms.
Can I direct sow yardlong bean?
Yes — you can sow yardlong bean directly outdoors 2–4 weeks after the last spring frost.
How long does yardlong bean take to grow?
Yardlong Bean takes about 70–90 days from transplanting to harvest, depending on the variety and conditions.
Is yardlong bean frost-hardy?
Tender: wait until the danger of frost has passed before planting out.
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