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When to Plant Pole Beans in Pontotoc County, OK

Pole beans are climbing varieties of green beans that produce over a much longer season than bush types. They require trellising but yield more per square foot.

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 27 and the first fall frost is November 2, giving you a growing season of approximately 220 days.

At an elevation of 857 feet, Pontotoc County receives approximately 23.3 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 92°F, providing good warmth for Pole Beans during the growing season.

Pontotoc County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
220 days
Last Spring Frost March 27
220 growing days
First Fall Frost November 2

Pontotoc County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Pole Beans Planting Timeline — Pontotoc County, OK

Pole Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 6 Feb 6 – Feb 20
Transplant Outdoors April 10 Apr 10 – Apr 24
Direct Sow April 3 Apr 3 – Apr 24
Harvest June 5 Jun 5 – Jul 31

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

55–70 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

220 days in Pontotoc County

Growing Tips for Pontotoc County

Provide sturdy 6-8 foot poles, tepees, or trellises. Direct sow after last frost. Pick regularly to encourage continued production. Beans fix nitrogen benefiting following crops.

Companion Planting

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  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Fennel

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Pole Beans in Pontotoc County, OK?

Pontotoc County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of March 27. Plan your Pole Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Pontotoc County, OK?

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 27 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 Pontotoc County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: August 2026.

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