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When to Plant Pole Beans in Reeves County, TX

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.

Reeves County, Texas is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 27 and the first fall frost is November 10, giving you a growing season of approximately 228 days.

At an elevation of 4,504 feet, Reeves County receives approximately 44.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly sandy loam soil. Summer highs average 97°F, so Pole Beans may need afternoon shade and extra watering during peak heat. Sandy soil warms quickly in spring — great for early planting — but Pole Beans will need more frequent watering and organic matter to retain nutrients.

Reeves County, TX (Zone 8a) Long season
228 days
Last Spring Frost March 27
228 growing days
First Fall Frost November 10

Reeves County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Sandy Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Pole Beans Planting Timeline — Reeves County, TX

Pole Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 6 Feb 6 – Feb 20
Transplant Outdoors April 10 Apr 10 – Apr 24
Direct Sow April 3 Apr 3 – Apr 24
Harvest June 5 Jun 5 – Jul 31

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
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 8a

📆 Growing Season

228 days in Reeves County

Growing Tips for Reeves 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 Reeves County, TX?

Reeves County is in Zone 8a with an average last frost of March 27. Plan your Pole Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Reeves County, TX?

Reeves County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 27 and first fall frost is November 10.

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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 Reeves County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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