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North Carolina Long · Pole Bean

Zone 6a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add North Carolina Long to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMay 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 1st
Harvest BeginsJun 30th
Harvest EndsOct 10th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity60
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitClumping
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: Direct-sow pole beans after soil warms and nights are reliably above ~55°F, and keep them evenly moist for faster, uniform emergence.