Flat, tender pods harvested before seeds develop. Essential in Asian stir-fries. Cool-season crop that grows quickly on a trellis. Edible flowers are a bonus.
Planting calendar
Direct sow / transplant
6 weeks before your last spring frost.
Fall planting
8 weeks before your first fall frost.
Direct sow in cool weather; provide trellis; harvest frequently to encourage continued production
Spacing & harvest
Plant spacing: 2-4 inches
Row spacing: 18-24 inches
Days to harvest: 55-65 days
Ready when: Pods are flat, bright green, and tender; seeds inside are barely visible; harvest when pod is full-sized but still flat
Lawn Guardian turns this guidance into a schedule timed to your USDA zone and this week's actual weather — and adapts every time you log what you've done.