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When to Plant Green Beans in Wilbarger 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.

Wilbarger County, Texas is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 25 and the first fall frost is November 10, giving you a growing season of approximately 230 days.

At an elevation of 1,980 feet, Wilbarger County receives approximately 51.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 93°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.

Wilbarger County, TX (Zone 8a) Long season
230 days
Last Spring Frost March 25
230 growing days
First Fall Frost November 10

Wilbarger County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Green Beans Planting Timeline — Wilbarger County, TX

Green Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow April 1 Apr 1 – Apr 22
Harvest May 27 May 27 – Jul 22

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
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

230 days in Wilbarger County

Growing Tips for Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger County, TX?

Wilbarger County is in Zone 8a with an average last frost of March 25. Plan your Green Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Wilbarger County, TX?

Wilbarger County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 25 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 Wilbarger County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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