Seed-start answer
Bush beans is usually direct-sown around Feb 17
In ZIP 70112, bush beans is usually direct-sown around Feb 17 instead of started indoors.
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.
This uses ZIP 70112, the New Orleans frost station, and the Feb 10 last-frost estimate.
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. |