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When to Plant Green Beans in Comanche County, OK

Green Beans

Green beans are a warm-season staple available as bush or pole types. Bush beans produce a concentrated harvest while pole beans provide a longer picking season.

Comanche County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost is November 4, giving you a growing season of approximately 212 days.

At an elevation of 637 feet, Comanche County receives approximately 33.1 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 94°F, providing good warmth for Green Beans during the growing season.

Comanche County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
212 days
Last Spring Frost April 6
212 growing days
First Fall Frost November 4

Comanche County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Green Beans Planting Timeline — Comanche County, OK

Green Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow April 13 Apr 13 – May 4
Harvest June 8 Jun 8 – Aug 3

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Direct Sow
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 7b

📆 Growing Season

212 days in Comanche County

Growing Tips for Comanche County

Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm. Provide sturdy supports for pole varieties. Pick beans regularly when young and tender to encourage continued production.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Fennel

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🌾 Save Your Own Green Beans Seeds
Life Cycle Annual
Pollination Self-Pollinating
How to Collect Allow pods to dry fully on vine until they rattle.
Storage Store airtight; viable 4 years at 35°F, under 45% humidity.

Avoid harvesting during damp weather. Isolate 25 ft between varieties.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Green Beans in Comanche County, OK?

Comanche County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 6. Plan your Green Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Comanche County, OK?

Comanche County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and first fall frost is November 4.

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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 Comanche County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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