Perth, Western Australia

When to plant pole bean in Perth

Station data · 80% confidence warm seasontender to frost

  • Direct sow
    early August
    Aug 8 – Aug 29 · 80% conf.
  • Harvest
    early October
    Oct 7 – Oct 17 · 72% conf.

The growing window at a glance

Frost-free growing season · 343 daysFrost risk (before Aug 1 / after Jul 10)

Pole bean at a glance in Perth

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Pole beanwarm season
Start indoorsTransplant outDirect sowHarvest
  • Needs soil above 16°C to germinate well.
  • Days to maturity: 60–70 days.
  • Climate zone: Mediterranean, hot summer (Csa).

Frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees. Your garden's microclimate — slopes, walls, urban heat, cold pockets — can shift these dates by a week or more. Use them as a confident starting point, then watch your local forecast.

Frequently asked

When can I sow pole bean outdoors in Perth?

Direct-sow around early August (Aug 8–Aug 29) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.

When will pole bean be ready to harvest in Perth?

Expect to harvest from around early October (Oct 7–Oct 17) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.

How long is the growing season in Perth?

Perth has roughly 343 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow pole bean to maturity outdoors.