Toronto, Ontario
When to plant pole bean in Toronto
Station data · 88% confidence warm seasontender to frost
- Direct sowmid MayMay 16 – Jun 6 · 88% conf.
- Harvestmid JulyJul 15 – Jul 25 · 79% conf.
The growing window at a glance
Frost-free growing season · 150 daysFrost risk (before May 9 / after Oct 6)
Pole bean at a glance in Toronto
- Needs soil above 16°C to germinate well.
- Days to maturity: 60–70 days.
- Climate zone: Continental, warm summer (Dfb).
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 Toronto?
Direct-sow around mid May (May 16–Jun 6) in Toronto, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
When will pole bean be ready to harvest in Toronto?
Expect to harvest from around mid July (Jul 15–Jul 25) in Toronto, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
How long is the growing season in Toronto?
Toronto has roughly 150 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow pole bean to maturity outdoors.