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When to Plant Green Bean in Los Alamitos, California (90721)

Location

Los Alamitos, California

ZIP Code

90721

USDA Zone

10a

Last Frost

Sunday, January 25, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, December 14, 2025

Pro Tip: Sow Green Bean directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

๐ŸŒฟ 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)

โ˜€๏ธ 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

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๐Ÿค Good Companions

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โš ๏ธ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Green Bean in Zone 10a

Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Los Alamitos, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, January 25, 2026. Green Bean grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.