When to plant bush (snap) bean in Perth
Bush (snap) bean is frost-tender, so every date keys off Perth's last spring frost.
Step 1 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Sep 19 – Oct 10
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 2 · Harvest
Harvest window
Nov 8 – Nov 18
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 60 d
From sowing to first pick.
Common questions
When can I sow bush (snap) bean outdoors in Perth?
Direct-sow around mid September (Sep 19–Oct 10) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will bush (snap) bean be ready to harvest in Perth?
Expect to harvest from around early November (Nov 8–Nov 18) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
How long is the growing season in Perth?
Perth has roughly 365 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow bush (snap) bean to maturity outdoors.
The rule of thumb
Sow bush (snap) bean 6–8 weeks before your last spring frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after it. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Perth's frost dates.
Confidence 82/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.