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When to Plant Green Beans in Wilbarger County, TX

Green beans are a warm-season staple available as bush or pole types. Bush beans produce a concentrated harvest while pole beans provide a longer picking season.

Wilbarger County, Texas is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 25 and the first fall frost is November 10, giving you a growing season of approximately 230 days.

At an elevation of 1,980 feet, Wilbarger County receives approximately 51.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 93Β°F, providing good warmth for Green Beans during the growing season. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Green Beans root diseases.

Wilbarger County, TX (Zone 7b) Long season
230 days
Last Spring Frost March 25
230 growing days
First Fall Frost November 10

Wilbarger County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.2-7.6

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Green Beans

Green Beans needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Green Beans Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan β€” 1.2" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb β€” 1.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 4.3" 3.4" 0.9" πŸ’§ Light watering
Apr 4.3" 5.3" 0" βœ… Rainfall sufficient
May 4.3" 8.7" 0" βœ… Rainfall sufficient
Jun 4.3" 7.8" 0" βœ… Rainfall sufficient
Jul 4.3" 7.1" 0" βœ… Rainfall sufficient
Aug 4.3" 5.6" 0" βœ… Rainfall sufficient
Sep 4.3" 4.9" 0" βœ… Rainfall sufficient
Oct 4.3" 3.3" 1" πŸ’§ Light watering
Nov 4.3" 1.5" 2.8" 🚿 Regular watering
Dec β€” 1.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Mar–Nov in Wilbarger County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall β€” actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Green Beans Planting Timeline β€” Wilbarger County, TX

Green Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow April 1 Apr 1 – Apr 22
Harvest May 27 May 27 – Jul 22

Plant 1" deep Β· 15" apart Β· Rows 24" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January β€”
February β€”
March β€”
April Direct Sow
May Harvest
June Harvest
July Harvest
August β€”
September β€”
October β€”
November β€”
December β€”

Growing Conditions

β˜€οΈ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

πŸ’§ Water

Moderate β€” regular watering

πŸ“… Days to Maturity

50–65 days

πŸ§ͺ Soil pH

Needs 6–7 Β· Your soil: N/A

πŸ—ΊοΈ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

πŸ“† Growing Season

230 days in Wilbarger County

Growing Tips for Wilbarger County

Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm. Provide sturdy supports for pole varieties. Pick beans regularly when young and tender to encourage continued production.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Fennel

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🌾 Save Your Own Green Beans Seeds
Life Cycle Annual
Pollination Self-Pollinating
How to Collect Allow pods to dry fully on vine until they rattle.
Storage Store airtight; viable 4 years at 35Β°F, under 45% humidity.

Avoid harvesting during damp weather. Isolate 25 ft between varieties.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Green Beans in Wilbarger County, TX?

Wilbarger County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of March 25. Plan your Green Beans planting based on this frost date β€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Wilbarger County, TX?

Wilbarger County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 25 and first fall frost is November 10.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Wilbarger County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.