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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, TN (Zone 7b) Long season
214 days
Last Spring Frost March 30
214 growing days
First Fall Frost October 30

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

MonthActivities
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.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Fennel

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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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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Hardeman County, TN. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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