When to Plant Fava Beans in Aransas County, TX
Fava beans are a cool-season legume with large, meaty beans inside thick pods. They fix nitrogen in the soil and are one of the oldest cultivated crops.
Aransas County, Texas is in USDA Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is February 10 and the first fall frost is December 12, giving you a growing season of approximately 305 days.
At an elevation of 173 feet, Aransas County receives approximately 67.4 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 104°F, so Fava Beans may need afternoon shade and extra watering during peak heat. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Fava Beans root diseases.
Aransas County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.7-7.7
Drainage
Well Drained
Plant Planting Risk Windows
Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.
Plant Water Budget
Fava Beans Planting Timeline — Aransas County, TX
Fava Beans Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | January 13 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 |
| Transplant Outdoors | February 10 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Direct Sow | January 20 | Jan 20 – Feb 10 |
| Fall Sowing | October 17 | Oct 17 – Oct 31 |
| Harvest | April 28 | Apr 28 – Jun 9 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | Start Indoors Direct Sow |
| February | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| March | — |
| April | Harvest |
| May | Harvest |
| June | Harvest |
| July | — |
| August | — |
| September | — |
| October | Fall Sowing |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
Water
Moderate — regular watering
Days to Maturity
75–100 days
Soil pH
6 – 7
USDA Zone
Zone 9a
Growing Season
305 days
Growing Tips for Aransas County
Direct sow as early as soil can be worked in spring. Pinch growing tips when pods begin to form to redirect energy and reduce aphid problems. Stake tall varieties.
Companion Planting
Good Companions
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Fava Beans in Aransas County, TX?
Aransas County is in Zone 9a with an average last frost of February 10. Plan your Fava Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Aransas County, TX?
Aransas County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is February 10 and first fall frost is December 12.
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