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When to Plant Wax Beans in Seminole County, OK

Wax beans are a yellow-podded variety of snap beans with a buttery, slightly sweeter flavor than green beans. They are easy to spot on the plant for picking.

Seminole County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is March 31 and the first fall frost is November 6, giving you a growing season of approximately 220 days.

At an elevation of 961 feet, Seminole County receives approximately 20.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 94ยฐF, providing good warmth for Wax Beans during the growing season.

Seminole County, OK (Zone 7a) Long season
220 days
Last Spring Frost March 31
220 growing days
First Fall Frost November 6

Seminole County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.7-7.5

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (106 days to spare)
Transplant: Mar 24 🍅 Harvest: May 19 – Jul 14
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (108 days to spare)
Transplant: Mar 31 🍅 Harvest: May 26 – Jul 21
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (110 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 15 🍅 Harvest: Jun 10 – Aug 5

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Plant Water Budget

Plant needs
1.0″/week
Rainfall provides
0.4″/week
You supply
0.7″/week
Watering frequency 2-3 times/week
Season total 1,421 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

Water stress score is 6/10 โ€” consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching

Wax Beans needs ~1,179 GDD — county provides 4,510 GDD Excellent fit

Wax Beans Planting Timeline โ€” Seminole County, OK

Wax Beans Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow April 7 Apr 7 โ€“ Apr 28
Harvest June 2 Jun 2 โ€“ Jul 28

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

Days to Maturity

50โ€“65 days

Soil pH

6 โ€“ 7

USDA Zone

Zone 7a

Growing Season

220 days

Growing Tips for Seminole County

Direct sow after last frost. Pick pods regularly when young and tender. Bush types produce a concentrated harvest while pole types yield longer. Avoid working around wet plants.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Onion
  • Garlic

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Wax Beans in Seminole County, OK?

Seminole County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of March 31. Plan your Wax Beans planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Seminole County, OK?

Seminole County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is March 31 and first fall frost is November 6.

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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 Seminole County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.