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When to Plant Green Beans in Oklahoma

In a typical Oklahoma location, sow outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Ardmore and as late as Apr 18 in Guymon.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.

Green Beans Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
Oklahoma CityApr 4 – Apr 18
TulsaMar 31 – Apr 14
NormanMar 31 – Apr 14
Broken ArrowApr 1 – Apr 15
LawtonApr 1 – Apr 15
EdmondApr 2 – Apr 16
MooreApr 4 – Apr 18
Midwest CityApr 2 – Apr 16
EnidApr 6 – Apr 20
StillwaterApr 5 – Apr 19
MuskogeeApr 7 – Apr 21
BartlesvilleApr 11 – Apr 25
OwassoMar 31 – Apr 14
ShawneeMar 30 – Apr 13
YukonApr 2 – Apr 16
ArdmoreMar 15 – Mar 29
Ponca CityApr 10 – Apr 24
BixbyApr 1 – Apr 15
DuncanMar 25 – Apr 8
Del CityApr 2 – Apr 16
JenksMar 30 – Apr 13
SapulpaMar 30 – Apr 13
MustangApr 4 – Apr 18
Sand SpringsMar 30 – Apr 13
BethanyApr 2 – Apr 16
AltusApr 5 – Apr 19
ClaremoreApr 7 – Apr 21
El RenoApr 6 – Apr 20
McAlesterMar 31 – Apr 14
AdaApr 2 – Apr 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 48 Oklahoma cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oklahoma cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant green beans in Oklahoma?

In a typical Oklahoma location, sow outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Ardmore and as late as Apr 18 in Guymon.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma?

The average last spring frost in Oklahoma ranges from March 15 in Ardmore to April 18 in Guymon, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do green beans take to grow?

Green Beans typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.

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