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When to Plant Wax Beans in Stettler, AB

Wax beans are a yellow-podded variety of snap beans with a buttery, slightly sweeter flavor than green beans. They are easy to spot on the plant for picking.

Stettler, Alberta is in USDA Zone 4b. The average last spring frost is May 11 and the first fall frost is October 5, giving you a growing season of approximately 147 days.

At an elevation of 2,598 feet, Stettler receives approximately 18.3 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly dark brown chernozem soil. Summer highs average 74°F, so choose short-season varieties of Wax Beans to ensure they mature before fall. With low rainfall, drip irrigation is essential for growing Wax Beans successfully. Mulch heavily to conserve soil moisture.

Stettler, AB (Zone 4b) Short season
147 days
Last Spring Frost May 11
147 growing days
First Fall Frost October 5
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Stettler Soil Profile

Soil Type

Dark Brown Chernozem

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Wax Beans

Wax 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 Wax Beans Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 0.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 0.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 1.3" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 1.9" 0" ❄️ Dormant
May 4.3" 2" 2.3" 🚿 Regular watering
Jun 4.3" 2.4" 1.9" 💧 Light watering
Jul 4.3" 2.3" 2" 💧 Light watering
Aug 4.3" 1.8" 2.5" 🚿 Regular watering
Sep 4.3" 1.7" 2.6" 🚿 Regular watering
Oct 4.3" 1.5" 2.8" 🚿 Regular watering
Nov 1.1" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 1" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (May–Oct in Stettler). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Wax Beans Planting Timeline — Stettler, AB

Wax Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow May 25 May 25 – Jun 15
Harvest July 20 Jul 20 – Sep 14

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April
May Direct Sow
June Direct Sow
July Harvest
August Harvest
September Harvest
October
November
December
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Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

50–65 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 4b

📆 Growing Season

147 days in Stettler

Growing Tips for Stettler

Direct sow after last frost. Pick pods regularly when young and tender. Bush types produce a concentrated harvest while pole types yield longer. Avoid working around wet plants.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Onion
  • Garlic

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Wax Beans in Stettler, AB?

Stettler is in Zone 4b with an average last frost of May 11. Plan your Wax Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Stettler, AB?

Stettler, Alberta is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b. The average last spring frost is May 11 and first fall frost is October 5.

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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 Stettler, AB. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: May 2026.

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