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When to Plant Green Beans in Murray County, OK

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.

Murray County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 28 and the first fall frost is November 2, giving you a growing season of approximately 219 days.

At an elevation of 640 feet, Murray County receives approximately 23.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 94Β°F, providing good warmth for Green Beans during the growing season.

Murray County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
219 days
Last Spring Frost March 28
219 growing days
First Fall Frost November 2

Murray County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.5-7.7

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Green Beans

Green Beans needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Green Beans Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan β€” 0.6" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb β€” 0.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 4.3" 1.4" 2.9" 🚿 Regular watering
Apr 4.3" 2.3" 2" πŸ’§ Light watering
May 4.3" 3.5" 0.8" πŸ’§ Light watering
Jun 4.3" 3.5" 0.8" πŸ’§ Light watering
Jul 4.3" 2.8" 1.5" πŸ’§ Light watering
Aug 4.3" 3.1" 1.2" πŸ’§ Light watering
Sep 4.3" 2.3" 2" πŸ’§ Light watering
Oct 4.3" 1.4" 2.9" 🚿 Regular watering
Nov 4.3" 0.8" 3.5" 🚿 Regular watering
Dec β€” 0.6" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Mar–Nov in Murray County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall β€” actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Green Beans Planting Timeline β€” Murray County, OK

Green Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow April 4 Apr 4 – Apr 25
Harvest May 30 May 30 – Jul 25

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

β˜€οΈ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

πŸ’§ Water

Moderate β€” regular watering

πŸ“… Days to Maturity

50–65 days

πŸ§ͺ Soil pH

Needs 6–7 Β· Your soil: N/A

πŸ—ΊοΈ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

πŸ“† Growing Season

219 days in Murray County

Growing Tips for Murray 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 35Β°F, under 45% humidity.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Murray County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of March 28. Plan your Green Beans planting based on this frost date β€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Murray County, OK?

Murray County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 28 and first fall frost is November 2.

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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 Murray County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.