When to Plant Pole Beans in Hardeman County, TN
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.
Hardeman County, Tennessee is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 30 and the first fall frost is October 30, giving you a growing season of approximately 214 days.
At an elevation of 3,185 feet, Hardeman County receives approximately 48.6 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 92°F, providing good warmth for Pole Beans during the growing season.
Hardeman County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Pole Beans Planting Timeline — Hardeman County, TN
Pole Beans Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 9 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 13 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 |
| Direct Sow | April 6 | Apr 6 – Apr 27 |
| Harvest | June 8 | Jun 8 – Aug 3 |
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 | Harvest |
| 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
214 days in Hardeman County
Growing Tips for Hardeman 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Pole Beans in Hardeman County, TN?
Hardeman County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of March 30. Plan your Pole Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Hardeman County, TN?
Hardeman County, Tennessee is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 30 and first fall frost is October 30.
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