This is advice is most applicable to growers in the UK, you may need to adjust the timings if you live somewhere with a different climate and/or seasons.
| Month | Tasks | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| January | - | - |
| February | Start seeds indoors, | Sow green bean seeds indoors in pots or trays, using a good quality compost. |
| March | Continue starting seeds indoors, | Continue sowing green bean seeds indoors in pots or trays, 2-3 weeks before the last frost. |
| April | Plant out seedlings, Begin direct sowing, | Plant out seedlings after the last frost and start direct sowing in prepared soil outdoors. |
| May | Direct sow, Provide support, | Direct sow green beans outdoors and provide support, such as poles or trellis, for climbing varieties. |
| June | Monitor growth, | Monitor the growth of your green beans and ensure they have adequate support as they climb. |
| July | Harvest, | Harvest green beans when they reach the desired size, usually about the thickness of a pencil. |
| August | Continue harvesting, | Regularly harvest green beans to encourage more production and prevent the beans from becoming too large and tough. |
| September | Harvest remaining beans, | Harvest any remaining beans before the plants begin to die back due to colder temperatures. |
| October | - | - |
| November | - | - |
| December | - | - |
