When to plant Fava Beans in Talbot County, MD
For Fava Beans in Talbot County, the safe spring window opens around March 18 and closes around April 8. Last expected frost is April 1, first fall frost November 8, giving a 221-day growing season. A second sowing from August 30 to September 13 extends the harvest into fall.
When to Plant Fava Beans in Talbot County, MD
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.
Talbot County, Maryland is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is April 1 and the first fall frost is November 8, giving you a growing season of approximately 221 days.
At an elevation of 722 feet, Talbot County receives approximately 38.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 88°F, providing good warmth for Fava Beans during the growing season.
Talbot County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Fava Beans Planting Timeline — Talbot County, MD
Fava Beans Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 25 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 1 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Direct Sow | March 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 8 |
| Harvest | June 17 | Jun 17 – Jul 29 |
| Fall Sowing | August 30 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
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 |
| 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 8a
📆 Growing Season
221 days in Talbot County
Growing Tips for Talbot 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 Talbot County, MD?
Talbot County is in Zone 8a with an average last frost of April 1. Plan your Fava Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Talbot County, MD?
Talbot County, Maryland is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is April 1 and first fall frost is November 8.
When should I plant Fava Beans in Talbot County, MD?
In Talbot County, MD, plant Fava Beans after the last frost (around April 1) and before the first frost (around November 8). Best results when soil holds above 50°F.
What growing zone is Talbot County, MD for Fava Beans?
Talbot County sits in USDA Zone 8a. Fava Beans grows reliably in zones 2a through 10b, so it's a good fit here.
Can Fava Beans grow in Talbot County's climate?
Yes — Fava Beans grows well in Talbot County's temperate climate. Talbot County averages a 221-day frost-free season, with last frost around April 1 and first frost around November 8.
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