When to Plant Green Beans in Kansas for Maximum Harvest

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Based on your zip code or postal code, the planting calendar below tells you when to plant in the spring and when to plant in the fall.

Based on the date of the last spring frost, our planting calendar for spring starts with the earliest dates you can plant. Still, don’t worry if you missed these dates. That’s why we added “last planting dates” to our spring calendar. This is to help new gardeners understand that they could still plant crops even if they missed the first planting window.

In fact, many crops that don’t need much time to grow (like radishes) can be planted over and over again in the north all summer long. But keep in mind that cool-season crops like kale and lettuce don’t do well in hot weather, which can lead to bolting problems. Some gardeners need a break in the summer to avoid the heat, especially those in the South. They can start again after the heat has passed.

We can give each user in the country a different calendar because the dates are based on the number of weeks before or after frost. Thus, several crops (especially similar crops) may appear to have the same date. Kale and lettuce, for example, or dates for starting seeds, like broccoli and cabbage.

When we say “fall,” we really mean planting in summer in time for a fall harvest. This is like a second summer! If you’ve already prepared the soil, it’s easy to keep the plants growing!

For a fall crop, many plants that would be started indoors in the spring can be stuck right into the ground. The soil is already warm, and there are fewer bugs and more rain, so you don’t have to water as often. Some fall vegetables need to be picked before the first frost, but many can handle the cold and even enjoy the taste of a frosty harvest!

See each plants individual Growing Guide for more specific planting, plant care, and harvesting information.

Specifically, on the charts, there are different columns labeled as follows:

• When to plant seeds indoors to get a head start on the season
• When to plant seedlings outside: When to put in small seedlings that you grew inside OR starter plants that you bought at a garden center
• Start Seeds Outside: When to put seeds straight into the ground outside
• Last Day to Plant: You can plant between the dates marked “start seeds” and this “last date.” If you wait any longer, the crop won’t have time to be picked before the fall or winter frosts.

The “Moon Dates” indicate the best planting dates based on Moon phases. You can learn more about this age-old technique below.

If N/A shows up in the chart, that way of starting is probably not the best idea, but it’s still possible.

Why Do You Start Seeds Indoors?

When you start seeds indoors (in seed trays or starter pots), they get a head start on the growing season. This is especially important in places where the growing season is short. Starting seeds indoors also allows young, tender plants to grow in a stable, controlled environment. Outdoors, plants can be hurt by sun, bugs, diseases, drought, frost, rain, and temperatures that are too high or too low. This is especially true for young plants that are just starting to grow. You can control these things inside to help your plants grow quickly and give them the best chance of doing well when they are moved outside.

It’s best to start seeds about 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date for most plants that can be moved inside. This gives the plants plenty of time to get big and healthy enough to make it to the garden when they’re ready. Read more about starting seeds indoors here.

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When should I start seeds indoors?

For most crops that can be started indoors, seeds should be started about 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. This gives the plants ample time to grow large and healthy enough to survive their eventual transplanting to the garden. Read more about starting seeds indoors here .

When is a good time to plant a garden?

February is a also a good time to give houseplants a little TLC. • Draw garden layouts to assist with the planning process. • Review garden notes about successes and failure in the garden.

When should you plant radishes & beets?

Just be on the lookout for late frosts! • Start fruit tree spray schedule when growth begins • Plant carrots, onions, beets and other salad crops in early April • Thin radishes, beets and carrots as needed • Harvest asparagus until spear size decreases.

How do I prepare my garden for January?

January is a time of preparation and preventative maintenance in the garden. Browse catalogs, dream of what your garden can become, and do a few things outside on the warmer days. • Pick up and discard fallen fruit before spring arrives. • As nursery catalogs begin to arrive, look for plants with improved insect and disease resistance.