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When to Plant Yard Long Beans in Garvin County, OK

Yard long beans are a tropical legume that produces slender pods up to 24 inches long. They are a staple in Southeast Asian cooking and thrive in hot weather.

Garvin County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost is November 3, giving you a growing season of approximately 213 days.

At an elevation of 515 feet, Garvin County receives approximately 31.4 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 93°F, providing good warmth for Yard Long Beans during the growing season.

Garvin County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
213 days
Last Spring Frost April 4
213 growing days
First Fall Frost November 3

Garvin County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Yard Long Beans Planting Timeline — Garvin County, OK

Yard Long Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 14 Feb 14 – Feb 28
Transplant Outdoors April 18 Apr 18 – May 2
Direct Sow April 11 Apr 11 – May 2
Harvest June 13 Jun 13 – Jul 25

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

55–80 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

213 days in Garvin County

Growing Tips for Garvin County

Direct sow after soil is warm. Provide tall poles or trellising as vines can reach 8-10 feet. Harvest when pods are pencil-thick before seeds bulge. Cook quickly for best texture.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Onion
  • Garlic

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Yard Long Beans in Garvin County, OK?

Garvin County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 4. Plan your Yard Long Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Garvin County, OK?

Garvin County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 4 and first fall frost is November 3.

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

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