When to Plant Yard Long Beans in Lincoln County, ID
Yard long beans are a tropical legume that produces slender pods up to 24 inches long. They are a staple in Southeast Asian cooking and thrive in hot weather.
Lincoln County, Idaho is in USDA Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is May 18 and the first fall frost is October 3, giving you a growing season of approximately 138 days.
At an elevation of 6,230 feet, Lincoln County receives approximately 15.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 83°F, so choose short-season varieties of Yard Long Beans to ensure they mature before fall. With low rainfall, drip irrigation is essential for growing Yard Long Beans successfully. Mulch heavily to conserve soil moisture.
Lincoln County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.5-8.1
Drainage
Well Drained
Plant Planting Risk Windows
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
Water stress score is 6/10 — consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching
Yard Long Beans Planting Timeline — Lincoln County, ID
Yard Long Beans Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Transplant Outdoors | June 1 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 |
| Direct Sow | May 25 | May 25 – Jun 15 |
| Harvest | July 27 | Jul 27 – Sep 7 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors |
| April | Start Indoors |
| May | Direct Sow |
| June | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Harvest |
| September | Harvest |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
Water
Moderate — regular watering
Days to Maturity
55–80 days
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
USDA Zone
Zone 5b
Growing Season
138 days
Growing Tips for Lincoln County
Direct sow after soil is warm. Provide tall poles or trellising as vines can reach 8-10 feet. Harvest when pods are pencil-thick before seeds bulge. Cook quickly for best texture.
Companion Planting
Good Companions
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Yard Long Beans in Lincoln County, ID?
Lincoln County is in Zone 5b with an average last frost of May 18. Plan your Yard Long Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Lincoln County, ID?
Lincoln County, Idaho is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is May 18 and first fall frost is October 3.
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