When to plant Fava Beans in Fulton County, AR
For Fava Beans in Fulton County, the safe spring window opens around March 21 and closes around April 11. Last expected frost is April 4, first fall frost October 27, giving a 206-day growing season. A second sowing from August 18 to September 1 extends the harvest into fall.
When to Plant Fava Beans in Fulton County, AR
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.
Fulton County, Arkansas is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost is October 27, giving you a growing season of approximately 206 days.
At an elevation of 793 feet, Fulton County receives approximately 49.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 86°F, providing good warmth for Fava Beans during the growing season.
Fulton County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Fava Beans Planting Timeline — Fulton County, AR
Fava Beans Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 28 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 4 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Direct Sow | March 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 11 |
| Harvest | June 20 | Jun 20 – Aug 1 |
| Fall Sowing | August 18 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | Start Indoors Direct Sow |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | — |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| September | Fall Sowing |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
📅 Days to Maturity
75–100 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 7a
📆 Growing Season
206 days in Fulton County
Growing Tips for Fulton 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Fava Beans in Fulton County, AR?
Fulton County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 4. Plan your Fava Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Fulton County, AR?
Fulton County, Arkansas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 4 and first fall frost is October 27.
When should I plant Fava Beans in Fulton County, AR?
In Fulton County, AR, plant Fava Beans after the last frost (around April 4) and before the first frost (around October 27). Best results when soil holds above 50°F.
What growing zone is Fulton County, AR for Fava Beans?
Fulton County sits in USDA Zone 7a. Fava Beans grows reliably in zones 2a through 10b, so it's a good fit here.
Can Fava Beans grow in Fulton County's climate?
Yes — Fava Beans grows well in Fulton County's temperate climate. Fulton County averages a 206-day frost-free season, with last frost around April 4 and first frost around October 27.
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