rowing Green Beans? Here’s How Long They Actually Take to Grow So You Can Harvest Them on Time

Growing Green Beans? 

Here’s How Long They Actually Take to Grow So You Can Harvest Them on Time By Michelle Mastro Published on 07/23/25 picking green beans from a plant Credit: DircinhaSW /

 Getty Images Key Points Green bean varieties can take anywhere between 50 to 75 days to reach maturity. Firm, smooth, and evenly colored pods are signs the beans are ready for harvest. Several factors can impact the plant’s growth time, from soil temperature to drought stress. 

Knowing when to harvest green beans is vital for protecting the plant’s health and guaranteeing a good yield of veggies. In fact, when picking beans at the right time, you can also ensure multiple rounds of ripe bean pods and continued bean production throughout the growing season.

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Growing Green Beans? Here’s How Long They Actually Take to Grow So You Can Harvest Them on Time

By 

Michelle Mastro

 

Published on 07/23/25

Credit: 

DircinhaSW / Getty Images

Key Points

• Green bean varieties can take anywhere between 50 to 75 days to reach maturity.
• Firm, smooth, and evenly colored pods are signs the beans are ready for harvest.
• Several factors can impact the plant’s growth time, from soil temperature to drought stress.

Knowing when to harvest green beans is vital for protecting the plant’s health and guaranteeing a good yield of veggies. In fact, when picking beans at the right time, you can also ensure multiple rounds of ripe bean pods and continued bean production throughout the growing season.

Ahead, we share tips from garden pros on exactly when to harvest green beans to safeguard your crop.

Meet the Expert

• Luke Hammond is a farmer, educator, and the director of brand advancement for Seedtime.
• Adam Weiss is a gardener and founder of Pike Lane Gardens, a corporate wellness program that brings organic vegetable gardening to the workplace

How Long Does It Take to Grow Different Green Bean Varieties

Depending on the specific variety, it can take approximately 50 to 75 days to grow green beans from planting to harvest. Here are just a few common green bean varieties and their average growth periods.