When to Plant Yard Long Beans in Cambria County, PA
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.
Cambria County, Pennsylvania is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is May 9 and the first fall frost is October 12, giving you a growing season of approximately 156 days.
At an elevation of 720 feet, Cambria County receives approximately 38.6 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 91°F, providing good warmth for Yard Long Beans during the growing season.
Cambria County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
5-6.5
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
Yard Long Beans Planting Timeline — Cambria County, PA
Yard Long Beans Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 14 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Transplant Outdoors | May 23 | May 23 – Jun 6 |
| Direct Sow | May 16 | May 16 – Jun 6 |
| Harvest | July 18 | Jul 18 – Aug 29 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors |
| April | — |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Harvest |
| September | — |
| 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 6a
Growing Season
156 days
Growing Tips for Cambria 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
Avoid Planting Near
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Yard Long Beans in Cambria County, PA?
Cambria County is in Zone 6a with an average last frost of May 9. Plan your Yard Long Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Cambria County, PA?
Cambria County, Pennsylvania is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is May 9 and first fall frost is October 12.
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