When to plant french bean in Hobart
Hobart sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Hobart's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the french bean window:
Sow
December – March
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Wait until after Melbourne Cup weekend to plant beans in Melbourne. Cool soil rots the seeds.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Hobart typically falls in October, with the first returning around April. French Bean is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant french bean in Hobart?
In Hobart (cool temperate zone), sow seed December – March. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow french bean in Hobart?
Yes — french bean grows well around Hobart when planted in its window. Wait until after Melbourne Cup weekend to plant beans in Melbourne. Cool soil rots the seeds.