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When to Plant Common Bean in Stamford, Connecticut (06921)

Location

Stamford, Connecticut

ZIP Code

06921

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, April 10, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Common Bean directly outdoors around your last frost date when soil starts to warm.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity 65 days
Mature Height 18-24"
Spread 6"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Medium (pods 4-6 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

4" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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Growing Common Bean in Zone 7a

Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Stamford, Connecticut, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 10, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, April 10, 2026. Common Bean grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.