When to Plant Beans (Green/Snap) in Utah
Easy, productive, and they even improve your soil by fixing nitrogen. A perfect crop for beginners.
The Short Answer
Utah Frost Dates
Your planting dates depend on which part of Utah you're in. Here are the frost date ranges by region:
| Region | Zones | Last Frost (Spring) | First Frost (Fall) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Front (SLC) | 6a, 6b, 7a | Apr 20 - May 10 | Oct 1 - Oct 20 |
| Mountain Regions | 4a, 4b, 5a | May 25 - Jun 15 | Aug 25 - Sep 15 |
| Southern Utah | 6b, 7a, 7b | Apr 10 - May 1 | Oct 10 - Nov 1 |
Beans (Green/Snap) Planting Schedule for Utah
Wasatch Front (SLC) (Zones 6a, 6b, 7a)
Average last frost: Apr 20 - May 10 · Average first frost: Oct 1 - Oct 20
Mountain Regions (Zones 4a, 4b, 5a)
Average last frost: May 25 - Jun 15 · Average first frost: Aug 25 - Sep 15
Southern Utah (Zones 6b, 7a, 7b)
Average last frost: Apr 10 - May 1 · Average first frost: Oct 10 - Nov 1
Growing Beans (Green/Snap) in Utah
Beans (Green/Snap) in Utah's Climate
Beans grow fast in warm climates, but extreme heat above 95°F causes blossom drop. Time spring plantings to harvest before July's worst heat, or plant a fall crop in August. Southern peas (black-eyed peas, crowder peas) are technically beans and handle your summer heat far better than snap beans — grow them when regular beans struggle.
Soil Considerations for Utah
Alkaline desert soils. Low organic matter. Saline soils in some areas. Heavy amendment with compost and sulfur needed. Make sure soil has warmed to at least 60°F before planting beans (green/snap) outside.
Utah Climate & Growing Season
Arid climate. Intense sun. Low humidity. Wide temperature swings. Irrigation essential everywhere. Beans (Green/Snap) cannot tolerate any frost, so wait until all frost danger has passed before transplanting outside. Watch local forecasts carefully in spring.
Growing season length varies across Utah: Wasatch Front (SLC) (6a, 6b, 7a) has a last frost around Apr 20 - May 10, while Southern Utah (6b, 7a, 7b) sees frost end around Apr 10 - May 1. This difference matters for beans (green/snap) — transplant timing shifts by several weeks across the state.
Growing Tips
Direct sow only — beans don't transplant well. Inoculate seeds with rhizobium for better nitrogen fixation.
Companion Planting
Plant beans (green/snap) alongside these companions for better growth:
Keep beans (green/snap) away from:
The Bottom Line
Last reviewed: March 29, 2026