Green beans are most commonly grown as a spring crop. The crop develops best in temperature around 70º F. Water requirements are high and fertility requirements are also high. Seed are placed 1 to 2 inches deep and 1 inch apart in 40 inch rows for bush type beans for mechanical harvest. A wider spacing (6 inches apart) is used for hand harvested bush beans. Pole beans are often hill planted on 6 to 10 foot centers with 5 or 6 seeds per hill. Pods are harvested when the largest pods are at the maximum diameter for the processors specifications. Hand harvested beans are picked when they reach the desired size. Pole beans have a less concentrated bloom period and are harvested over longer intervals.

The major limiting factor is the unfortunate occurrence of warm periods during January and February.