When should I plant bush beans in ZIP 79901?

In ZIP 79901, the main bush beans target is around Mar 22, based on the representative El Paso frost station and USDA zone 8b.

When should I start bush beans seeds indoors in 79901?

Bush beans is usually direct-sown for ZIP 79901. Use the Mar 22 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 79901 planting calendar

When to plant bush beans in El Paso, TX - Zone 8b

Q: When is the first frost in El Paso?

El Paso (ZIP 79901) has an average first fall frost around Nov 10, leaving about 240 frost-free days.

In ZIP 79901, plant bush beans around Mar 22; this uses the El Paso frost station, USDA zone 8b, and bush beans timing rules.

Your El Paso calendar has a 240-day estimated frost-free season. This estimate uses the representative El Paso frost station, USDA zone 8b, and bush beans timing rules.

Source: el-paso-intl frost station, USDA zone 8b, 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 8b El Paso frost station Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Updated 2026-06-28

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Answer first

When to start bush beans seeds indoors in El Paso

In ZIP 79901, bush beans is usually direct-sown around Mar 22 instead of started indoors.

Bush beans is normally direct-sown in El Paso. Use around Mar 22 as the outdoor planting window for ZIP 79901.

Seed starting schedule

Bush beans dates for El Paso, TX

Step	Date	How to use it
Direct Sow	March 22, 2026	Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.

Last frost

When is the last frost in El Paso?

El Paso (ZIP 79901) has an average last spring frost around Mar 15.

First frost

When is the first frost in El Paso?

The average first fall frost is around Nov 10, giving about 240 frost-free days.

Season map

Bush beans windows by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Direct sow

Mar 22

Harvest

May 16

Frost watch

Sep 16

Reminder workflow

Every date has a next action

Last frost windowMar 15

Direct sow bush beansMar 22

First bush beans harvest windowMay 16

Last bush beans sowing targetSep 16

Signal	Value	Why it matters
Last frost estimate	March 15, 2026	Warm-season transplant risk starts falling after this window.
First frost estimate	November 10, 2026	Fall planting counts backward from this date.
Season length	240 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

El Paso frost history and USDA zone 8b shift the safe planting window. GrowZone uses a local representative station instead of one national rule.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 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 Nov 10. A conservative last sowing target is around Sep 16.