When to Plant Yard Long Beans in Seminole 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.
Seminole County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 31 and the first fall frost is November 6, giving you a growing season of approximately 220 days.
At an elevation of 961 feet, Seminole County receives approximately 20.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 94°F, providing good warmth for Yard Long Beans during the growing season.
Seminole County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Yard Long Beans Planting Timeline — Seminole County, OK
Yard Long Beans Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 10 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 14 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Direct Sow | April 7 | Apr 7 – Apr 28 |
| Harvest | June 9 | Jun 9 – Jul 21 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| 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
55–80 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 7b
📆 Growing Season
220 days in Seminole County
Growing Tips for Seminole 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Yard Long Beans in Seminole County, OK?
Seminole County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of March 31. Plan your Yard Long Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Seminole County, OK?
Seminole County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 31 and first fall frost is November 6.
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