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Painted Lady · Runner Bean

Zone 3a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Painted Lady to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMay 15th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 15th
Harvest BeginsJul 24th
Harvest EndsSep 1st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 55°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity70
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)65
Min Soil Temp (°F)55
Min Night Temp (°F)28
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: Direct-sow Runner Beans after frost when soil warms, and keep them on a sturdy trellis early so vines climb instead of sprawling.