When should I plant bush beans in ZIP 70112?

In ZIP 70112, the main bush beans target is around Feb 17, based on the representative New Orleans frost station and USDA zone 9b.

When should I start bush beans seeds indoors in 70112?

Bush beans is usually direct-sown for ZIP 70112. Use the Feb 17 planting window instead of starting it indoors.

Is this a guaranteed planting date?

No. GrowZone uses frost-date estimates, hardiness zones, and crop timing rules for planning. Local microclimates and current weather can shift the right date.

ZIP 70112 planting calendar

When to plant bush beans in New Orleans, LA - Zone 9b

Q: When is the first frost in New Orleans?

New Orleans (ZIP 70112) has an average first fall frost around Dec 10, leaving about 303 frost-free days.

In ZIP 70112, plant bush beans around Feb 17; this uses the New Orleans frost station, USDA zone 9b, and bush beans timing rules.

Your New Orleans calendar has a 303-day estimated frost-free season. This estimate uses the representative New Orleans frost station, USDA zone 9b, and bush beans timing rules.

Source: new-orleans-lakefront frost station, USDA zone 9b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.

USDA zone 9b New Orleans frost station LSU AgCenter Updated 2026-06-28

Read the method

Answer first

When to start bush beans seeds indoors in New Orleans

In ZIP 70112, bush beans is usually direct-sown around Feb 17 instead of started indoors.

Bush beans is normally direct-sown in New Orleans. Use around Feb 17 as the outdoor planting window for ZIP 70112.

Seed starting schedule

Bush beans dates for New Orleans, LA

Step	Date	How to use it
Direct Sow	February 17, 2026	Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.

Last frost

When is the last frost in New Orleans?

New Orleans (ZIP 70112) has an average last spring frost around Feb 10.

First frost

When is the first frost in New Orleans?

The average first fall frost is around Dec 10, giving about 303 frost-free days.

Season map

Bush beans windows by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Direct sow

Feb 17

Harvest

Apr 13

Frost watch

Oct 16

Reminder workflow

Every date has a next action

Last frost windowFeb 10

Direct sow bush beansFeb 17

First bush beans harvest windowApr 13

Last bush beans sowing targetOct 16

Signal	Value	Why it matters
Last frost estimate	February 10, 2026	Warm-season transplant risk starts falling after this window.
First frost estimate	December 10, 2026	Fall planting counts backward from this date.
Season length	303 days	Longer seasons can support succession crops.
Spacing	4-6 in	Airflow and root space affect yield.
Soil temperature	60 F+	Seeds and transplants stall in cold soil.

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Local data

Why this date changes by ZIP

New Orleans frost history and USDA zone 9b shift the safe planting window. GrowZone uses a local representative station instead of one national rule.

LSU AgCenter is the kind of local source to verify against when a crop is expensive, weather is unusual, or your yard has a cold pocket.

Crop note

Bush beans timing notes

Wait until soil is warm, then sow every two weeks for a steady crop. Bush beans prefers full sun, 4-6 in spacing, and soil near 60 F+.

For fall, count backward from Dec 10. A conservative last sowing target is around Oct 16.