When to Plant Yard Long Beans in Laramie County, WY
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.
Laramie County, Wyoming is in USDA Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is May 19 and the first fall frost is September 24, giving you a growing season of approximately 128 days.
At an elevation of 6,153 feet, Laramie County receives approximately 19.3 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.
Laramie County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.5-8.2
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 8/10 — consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching
Yard Long Beans Planting Timeline — Laramie County, WY
Yard Long Beans Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 24 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Transplant Outdoors | June 2 | Jun 2 – Jun 16 |
| Direct Sow | May 26 | May 26 – Jun 16 |
| Harvest | July 28 | Jul 28 – Sep 8 |
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 5a
Growing Season
128 days
Growing Tips for Laramie 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 Laramie County, WY?
Laramie County is in Zone 5a with an average last frost of May 19. Plan your Yard Long Beans planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Laramie County, WY?
Laramie County, Wyoming is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is May 19 and first fall frost is September 24.
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