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When to Plant Common Bean in Lincoln, Montana (59639)

Location

Lincoln, Montana

ZIP Code

59639

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, May 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 4b

Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lincoln, Montana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

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