Seed-start answer
Bush beans is usually direct-sown around Mar 27
In ZIP 98101, bush beans is usually direct-sown around Mar 27 instead of started indoors.
Source: seattle-tacoma frost station, USDA zone 9a, 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 98101, the Seattle frost station, and the Mar 20 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Bush beans dates for Seattle, WA
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Sow | March 27, 2026 | Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window. |