When to plant Fava Beans in Union County, IN
Union County's climate puts the Fava Beans spring window between April 11 and May 2. time plantings around the expected last-frost window for best survival. A second sowing from August 8 to August 22 extends the harvest into fall.
When to Plant Fava Beans in Union County, IN
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.
Union County, Indiana is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and the first fall frost is October 17, giving you a growing season of approximately 175 days.
At an elevation of 506 feet, Union County receives approximately 33.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 90°F, providing good warmth for Fava Beans during the growing season.
Union County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Fava Beans Planting Timeline — Union County, IN
Fava Beans Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 25 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Direct Sow | April 11 | Apr 11 – May 2 |
| Harvest | July 11 | Jul 11 – Aug 22 |
| Fall Sowing | August 8 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors |
| April | Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | — |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| September | — |
| 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 6a
📆 Growing Season
175 days in Union County
Growing Tips for Union 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 Union County, IN?
Union County is in Zone 6a with an average last frost of April 25. Plan your Fava Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Union County, IN?
Union County, Indiana is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and first fall frost is October 17.
When should I plant Fava Beans in Union County, IN?
In Union County, IN, plant Fava Beans after the last frost (around April 25) and before the first frost (around October 17). Best results when soil holds above 50°F.
What growing zone is Union County, IN for Fava Beans?
Union County sits in USDA Zone 6a. Fava Beans grows reliably in zones 2a through 10b, so it's a good fit here.
Can Fava Beans grow in Union County's climate?
Yes — Fava Beans grows well in Union County's temperate climate. Union County averages a 175-day frost-free season, with last frost around April 25 and first frost around October 17.
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A 22-page printable planner built for Union County (Zone 6a). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.