When to Plant Scarlet Runner Beans in USDA Zone 7b
Top priorities for Zone 7b gardeners in June
Here's what deserves your attention in Zone 7b this month. Everything below is tailored to Zone 7b and timed around your local frost dates.
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Bring in the scarlet runner beans
This is the payoff month. Bring a basket, bring a friend, and get into the beds.
Get ahead of July
- First harvests: scarlet runner beans
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.
In Zone 7b, the average last spring frost is around March 18 and the first fall frost is around November 8, giving you a growing season of approximately 235 days.
Scarlet Runner Beans Planting Timeline — Zone 7b
Where Is USDA Zone 7b?
The map below highlights the states that contain Zone 7b. Click any state to see the Scarlet Runner Beans planting schedule for that location.
Scarlet Runner Beans Planting Calendar — Zone 7b
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | January 28 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 1 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Direct Sow | March 25 | Mar 25 – Apr 15 |
| Harvest | June 3 | Jun 3 – Jul 8 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | Start Indoors |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | Direct Sow |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | — |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Harvest |
| August | — |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
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Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
Days to Maturity
60–80 days
Soil pH
6 – 7
Zone Temperature Range
5°F to 10°F average annual minimum
Growing Season
235 days (Zone 7b average)
Planting Specifications
| Planting Depth | 1 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 15 inches apart |
| Row Spacing | 24 inches between rows |
Succession Planting Scarlet Runner Beans in Zone 7b
Sow every 6.9 weeks for continuous harvest throughout the season.
Growing Tips for Scarlet Runner Beans in Zone 7b
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.
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Scarlet Runner Beans in Other Zones
Scarlet Runner Beans by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
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- Colorado
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- Delaware
- Florida
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- Hawaii
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- Illinois
- Indiana
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- Wisconsin
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Scarlet Runner Beans in Zone 7b?
In Zone 7b, plan your Scarlet Runner Beans planting around the average last frost date of March 18. Start seeds indoors around January 28. Direct sow outdoors around March 25. Transplant seedlings around April 1.
Can Scarlet Runner Beans grow in Zone 7b?
Yes, Scarlet Runner Beans can grow well in Zone 7b, hardy in USDA zones 3a through 11b. Zone 7b has a growing season of approximately 235 days, which is sufficient for Scarlet Runner Beans (60-80 days to maturity).
When can I harvest Scarlet Runner Beans in Zone 7b?
In Zone 7b, expect to harvest Scarlet Runner Beans from June 3 – July 8. Scarlet Runner Beans takes 60-80 days from planting to harvest.
What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?
The average last spring frost in Zone 7b is around March 18, and the first fall frost is around November 8. This gives a growing season of approximately 235 days. These are 50% probability dates — actual frost dates vary year to year.
What should I plant next to Scarlet Runner Beans?
Good companion plants for Scarlet Runner Beans include Corn, Squash Summer. These companions can help with pest control, pollination, and nutrient sharing.
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