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When to Plant Green Beans in Callahan County, TX

Green Beans

Green beans are a warm-season staple available as bush or pole types. Bush beans produce a concentrated harvest while pole beans provide a longer picking season.

Callahan County, Texas is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 21 and the first fall frost is November 16, giving you a growing season of approximately 240 days.

At an elevation of 4,241 feet, Callahan County receives approximately 59.1 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 91°F, providing good warmth for Green Beans during the growing season. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Green Beans root diseases.

Callahan County, TX (Zone 8a) Long season
240 days
Last Spring Frost March 21
240 growing days
First Fall Frost November 16

Callahan County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Green Beans Planting Timeline — Callahan County, TX

Green Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow March 28 Mar 28 – Apr 18
Harvest May 23 May 23 – Jul 18

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

50–65 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 8a

📆 Growing Season

240 days in Callahan County

Growing Tips for Callahan County

Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm. Provide sturdy supports for pole varieties. Pick beans regularly when young and tender to encourage continued production.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Fennel

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🌾 Save Your Own Green Beans Seeds
Life Cycle Annual
Pollination Self-Pollinating
How to Collect Allow pods to dry fully on vine until they rattle.
Storage Store airtight; viable 4 years at 35°F, under 45% humidity.

Avoid harvesting during damp weather. Isolate 25 ft between varieties.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Green Beans in Callahan County, TX?

Callahan County is in Zone 8a with an average last frost of March 21. Plan your Green Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Callahan County, TX?

Callahan County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 21 and first fall frost is November 16.

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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 Callahan County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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