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When to Plant Common Bean in Salter Path, North Carolina (28575)

Location

Salter Path, North Carolina

ZIP Code

28575

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, March 20, 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 8a

Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Salter Path, North Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, March 20, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Common Bean grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.