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When to plant bush beans in zone 6a

In USDA zone 6a, plant bush beans around May 12, after the representative last frost near May 5.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 6a. Your exact city can move earlier or later, so use the ZIP lookup for the frost-station-specific answer.

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Seed starting schedule

Bush beans dates for Denver, CO

StepDateHow to use it
Direct SowMay 12, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
Milwaukee, WI · Zone 6a Bush beans May 17 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 10 Chicago, IL · Zone 6a Bush beans May 2 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 25 Omaha, NE · Zone 6a Bush beans May 12 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Aurora, CO · Zone 6a Bush beans May 12 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Denver, CO · Zone 6a Bush beans May 12 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Colorado Springs, CO · Zone 6a Bush beans May 22 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 15