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When to Plant Scarlet Runner Beans in Manitoba

Scarlet runner beans are ornamental and edible climbing beans with vivid red flowers that attract hummingbirds. Both the young pods and mature beans are edible.

Manitoba spans USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a, 4b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Click your county for exact Scarlet Runner Beans planting dates based on your local frost dates.

Scarlet Runner Beans Planting Calendar for Manitoba

Zone 3b ~135 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: May 10 · First frost: September 22 · 135 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 8 Mar 8 – Mar 22
Transplant Outdoors May 31 May 31 – Jun 14
Direct Sow May 24 May 24 – Jun 14
Harvest August 2 Aug 2 – Sep 6
Zone 4a ~145 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: May 6 · First frost: September 28 · 145 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 4 Mar 4 – Mar 18
Transplant Outdoors May 27 May 27 – Jun 10
Direct Sow May 20 May 20 – Jun 10
Harvest July 29 Jul 29 – Sep 2
Zone 4b ~155 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: May 1 · First frost: October 3 · 155 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 27 Feb 27 – Mar 13
Transplant Outdoors May 22 May 22 – Jun 5
Direct Sow May 15 May 15 – Jun 5
Harvest July 24 Jul 24 – Aug 28

Growing Tips for Manitoba

Provide tall trellising for vigorous vines. Direct sow after frost. Harvest pods young for snap beans or let mature for shelling beans. Tubers are perennial in mild climates.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Scarlet Runner Beans in Manitoba?

Planting dates for Scarlet Runner Beans in Manitoba depend on your USDA zone. Manitoba spans zones 3b, 4a, 4b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Manitoba for planting?

Manitoba contains USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a, 4b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.