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When to Plant Hardy Kiwi in Comanche County, OK

Hardy kiwi produces grape-sized, smooth-skinned fruits eaten whole without peeling. Unlike fuzzy kiwi, it is extremely cold-hardy to -25F once established.

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 Hardy Kiwi 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

Hardy Kiwi Planting Timeline — Comanche County, OK

Hardy Kiwi Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 27 Apr 27 – May 11

· 72" apart · Rows 96" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Transplant Outdoors
May Transplant Outdoors
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

1095–1825 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.5–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

212 days in Comanche County

Growing Tips for Comanche County

Plant male and female vines for pollination. Provide very strong trellising as vines become massive. Prune similarly to grapes. Protect young plants from late spring frost.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Hardy Kiwi in Comanche County, OK?

Comanche County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 6. Plan your Hardy Kiwi 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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