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When to Plant Common Bean in Great Neck, New York (11021)

Location

Great Neck, New York

ZIP Code

11021

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, April 5, 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 7b

Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Great Neck, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Common Bean grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.