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When to Plant Wax Beans in Meigs County, OH

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.

Meigs County, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 24 and the first fall frost is October 22, giving you a growing season of approximately 181 days.

At an elevation of 843 feet, Meigs County receives approximately 37.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 89°F, providing good warmth for Wax Beans during the growing season.

Meigs County, OH (Zone 6b) Moderate season
181 days
Last Spring Frost April 24
181 growing days
First Fall Frost October 22

Meigs County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Wax Beans Planting Timeline — Meigs County, OH

Wax Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow May 1 May 1 – May 22
Harvest June 26 Jun 26 – Aug 21

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

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 6b

📆 Growing Season

181 days in Meigs County

Growing Tips for Meigs County

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 Meigs County, OH?

Meigs County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 24. Plan your Wax Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Meigs County, OH?

Meigs County, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 24 and first fall frost is October 22.

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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 Meigs County, OH. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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