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When to Plant Lima Beans in Wagoner County, OK

Lima beans are a warm-season legume producing large, creamy beans with a buttery texture. Both bush and pole varieties are available, with pole types yielding more.

Wagoner County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost is October 29, giving you a growing season of approximately 206 days.

At an elevation of 640 feet, Wagoner County receives approximately 22 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 89°F, providing good warmth for Lima Beans during the growing season.

Wagoner County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
206 days
Last Spring Frost April 6
206 growing days
First Fall Frost October 29

Wagoner County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Lima Beans Planting Timeline — Wagoner County, OK

Lima Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow April 13 Apr 13 – May 4
Harvest June 15 Jun 15 – Jul 27

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Direct Sow
May 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

60–90 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

206 days in Wagoner County

Growing Tips for Wagoner County

Direct sow after soil is thoroughly warm at 65F or above. Do not soak seeds before planting as they may crack. Harvest when pods are plump but still green for fresh limas.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Fennel

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lima Beans in Wagoner County, OK?

Wagoner County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 6. Plan your Lima Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Wagoner County, OK?

Wagoner County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and first fall frost is October 29.

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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 Wagoner County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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