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When to Plant Green Bean in Zone 11A

USDA Zone

11A

Cities Covered

34

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11A

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, November 20, 2026

Pro Tip: Green Bean can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity 55 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 4" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Green Bean

Good Companions

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Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Green Bean in USDA Zone 11A

Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11A. This zone includes cities like Hermosa Beach, Malibu, Venice and 31 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Green Bean can be directly sown outdoors around Friday, November 20, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Green Bean approximately 55 days after planting.