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When to Plant Green Beans in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Apr 20 – May 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 12 in Huntington and as late as May 6 in Beckley.

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
HuntingtonApr 12 – Apr 26
CharlestonApr 16 – Apr 30
ParkersburgApr 14 – Apr 28
MorgantownApr 26 – May 10
WheelingApr 20 – May 4
Weirton HeightsApr 29 – May 13
WeirtonApr 29 – May 13
FairmontApr 18 – May 2
MartinsburgApr 17 – May 1
BeckleyMay 6 – May 20
ClarksburgApr 22 – May 6
Teays ValleyApr 18 – May 2
South CharlestonApr 23 – May 7
Saint AlbansApr 18 – May 2
ViennaApr 14 – Apr 28
BluefieldApr 30 – May 14
Cross LanesApr 18 – May 2
MoundsvilleApr 26 – May 10
BridgeportApr 18 – May 2
Oak HillApr 21 – May 5

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 West Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all West Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant green beans in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Apr 20 – May 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 12 in Huntington and as late as May 6 in Beckley.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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