Seed-start answer
Bush beans is usually direct-sown around Apr 22
In ZIP 64106, bush beans is usually direct-sown around Apr 22 instead of started indoors.
Source: kansas-city-downtown frost station, USDA zone 6b, 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 64106, the Kansas City frost station, and the Apr 15 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Bush beans dates for Kansas City, MO
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | April 22, 2026 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |