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When to plant Pole Beans in Worth County, MO

For Pole Beans in Worth County, the safe spring window opens around April 29 and closes around May 20. Last expected frost is April 22, first fall frost October 13, giving a 174-day growing season.

When to Plant Pole Beans in Worth County, MO

Pole beans are climbing varieties of green beans that produce over a much longer season than bush types. They require trellising but yield more per square foot.

Worth County, Missouri is in USDA Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is April 22 and the first fall frost is October 13, giving you a growing season of approximately 174 days.

At an elevation of 578 feet, Worth County receives approximately 33.1 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 84°F, so choose short-season varieties of Pole Beans to ensure they mature before fall.

Worth County, MO (Zone 5b) Moderate season
174 days
Last Spring Frost April 22
174 growing days
First Fall Frost October 13

Worth County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Pole Beans Planting Timeline — Worth County, MO

Pole Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 25 Feb 25 – Mar 11
Transplant Outdoors May 6 May 6 – May 20
Direct Sow April 29 Apr 29 – May 20
Harvest July 1 Jul 1 – Aug 26

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February Start Indoors
March Start Indoors
April Direct Sow
May Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June
July Harvest
August Harvest
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

55–70 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 5b

📆 Growing Season

174 days in Worth County

Growing Tips for Worth County

Provide sturdy 6-8 foot poles, tepees, or trellises. Direct sow after last frost. Pick regularly to encourage continued production. Beans fix nitrogen benefiting following crops.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Pole Beans in Worth County, MO?

Worth County is in Zone 5b with an average last frost of April 22. Plan your Pole Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Worth County, MO?

Worth County, Missouri is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is April 22 and first fall frost is October 13.

When should I plant Pole Beans in Worth County, MO?

In Worth County, MO, plant Pole Beans after the last frost (around April 22) and before the first frost (around October 13). Best results when soil holds above 50°F.

What growing zone is Worth County, MO for Pole Beans?

Worth County sits in USDA Zone 5b. Pole Beans grows reliably in zones 3a through 11b, so it's a good fit here.

Can Pole Beans grow in Worth County's climate?

Yes — Pole Beans grows well in Worth County's temperate climate. Worth County averages a 174-day frost-free season, with last frost around April 22 and first frost around October 13.

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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 Worth County, MO. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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