Green bean crop profile: sowing, temperatures, and harvest
OrtoClima crop rules for Green bean.
Green bean crop profile
Reference profile for starting green bean, checking temperature thresholds, and estimating harvest timing.
Crop summary
- Starting method: direct sowing
- Direct-sowing soil threshold: 13 C
- Transplant soil threshold: not available
- Night minimum: 8 C
- Frost buffer: 7 days
- Heat stop: 35 C
- Harvest range: 50-60 days
- Indoor lead: not planned
How to start it
Green bean is normally started by direct sowing. The main check is soil temperature: wait until it reaches at least 13 C.
Temperature thresholds
The operating thresholds are: direct-sowing soil at least 13 C; night minimum around 8 C.
The frost buffer requires waiting 7 days after the cautious date.
The rule tolerates heat up to about 35 C, but long heat waves remain a practical limit.
Harvest timing
The estimated harvest for green bean usually falls after 50-60 days from a useful sowing date.
This is a practical average: local climate, variety, exposure, and water management can move the first and last harvest dates.
Seasonal notes
- Autumn is not a standard window: keep the cycle in the warmer or more stable part of the year.
- The heat stop is high, but long heat waves can still reduce set, establishment, or quality.
- The positive frost buffer moves starting dates after the cautious last-frost date.
FAQ
Should green bean start from seed or transplant?
The recommended starting method is direct sowing. The main thresholds are direct-sowing soil 13 C, transplant soil not available, and night minimum 8 C.
How long is the green bean cycle in the profile?
The indicative harvest range is 50-60 days. The local page can move these dates according to the municipality and climate.
When do heat or cold close the green bean window?
The frost buffer is 7 days and the heat stop is 35 C. These values describe the crop's general needs; municipality pages adapt them to local climate.