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When to Plant Green Bean in Deer Lodge, Montana (59722)

Location

Deer Lodge, Montana

ZIP Code

59722

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Pro Tip: Green Bean can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity 55 days
Mature Height 18-24"
Spread 6"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Medium (4-6 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

4" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Green Bean in Zone 4b

Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Deer Lodge, Montana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Green Bean grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.