Seed-start answer
Bush beans is usually direct-sown around Apr 1
In ZIP 38103, bush beans is usually direct-sown around Apr 1 instead of started indoors.
Source: memphis-intl frost station, USDA zone 8a, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.
This uses ZIP 38103, the Memphis frost station, and the Mar 25 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Bush beans dates for Memphis, TN
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | April 1, 2026 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |