When to plant yardlong bean in Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, so the right time to plant yardlong bean shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 29 in Sarasota to April 4 in Crestview — below are local dates for 340 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 9b | February 1 | January 5 | February 15 – February 22 |
| Miami | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | February 1 – February 8 |
| Tampa | 10a | January 20 | January 12 | February 3 – February 10 |
| Orlando | 10a | January 25 | January 10 | February 8 – February 15 |
| St. Petersburg | 10b | January 17 | January 15 | January 31 – February 7 |
| Port St. Lucie | 10a | January 23 | January 18 | February 6 – February 13 |
| Hialeah | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | February 1 – February 8 |
| Cape Coral | 10b | January 16 | January 13 | January 30 – February 6 |
Yardlong Bean in Florida: FAQ
When can I plant yardlong bean in Florida?
Across Florida, the time to transplant yardlong bean spans roughly January 29 in Sarasota to April 4 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the yardlong bean planting date vary across Florida?
Yes. Florida publishes 340 cities with their own frost dates, so the right yardlong 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 yardlong bean take to grow in Florida?
Yardlong Bean takes about 70–90 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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