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When to Plant Green Beans in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 2 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 11 in Cartersville.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.

Green Beans Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
AtlantaMar 24 – Apr 7
ColumbusMar 5 – Mar 19
SavannahMar 2 – Mar 16
AthensMar 23 – Apr 6
South FultonMar 15 – Mar 29
Sandy SpringsMar 25 – Apr 8
RoswellMar 25 – Apr 8
MaconMar 21 – Apr 4
Johns CreekMar 25 – Apr 8
AlbanyMar 10 – Mar 24
Warner RobinsMar 11 – Mar 25
AlpharettaMar 25 – Apr 8
MariettaMar 27 – Apr 10
SmyrnaMar 27 – Apr 10
ValdostaMar 5 – Mar 19
BrookhavenMar 25 – Apr 8
StonecrestMar 25 – Apr 8
DunwoodyMar 25 – Apr 8
AugustaFeb 27 – Mar 13
Peachtree CornersMar 25 – Apr 8
GainesvilleMar 20 – Apr 3
MiltonApr 4 – Apr 18
NewnanApr 3 – Apr 17
MabletonMar 27 – Apr 10
RomeApr 1 – Apr 15
MartinezFeb 27 – Mar 13
East PointMar 15 – Mar 29
Peachtree CityMar 26 – Apr 9
DaltonApr 2 – Apr 16
KennesawApr 2 – Apr 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant green beans in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 2 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 11 in Cartersville.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do green beans take to grow?

Green Beans typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.

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