When to plant bush bean in Oklahoma
Oklahoma spans USDA zones 6b–8a, so the right time to plant bush bean shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 22 in Ardmore to April 25 in Guymon — below are local dates for 45 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 7b | April 4 | November 2 | April 11 – May 16 |
| Tulsa | 7b | March 31 | November 4 | April 7 – May 12 |
| Norman | 7b | April 3 | November 3 | April 10 – May 15 |
| Broken Arrow | 7b | April 1 | November 1 | April 8 – May 13 |
| Edmond | 7b | April 10 | October 28 | April 17 – May 22 |
| Lawton | 7b | March 26 | November 7 | April 2 – May 7 |
| Moore | 7b | March 31 | November 5 | April 7 – May 12 |
| Midwest City | 7b | April 2 | November 5 | April 9 – May 14 |
Bush Bean in Oklahoma: FAQ
When can I plant bush bean in Oklahoma?
Across Oklahoma, the time to direct-sow bush bean spans roughly March 22 in Ardmore to April 25 in Guymon, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the bush bean planting date vary across Oklahoma?
Yes. Oklahoma publishes 45 cities with their own frost dates, so the right bush bean planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does bush bean take to grow in Oklahoma?
Bush Bean takes about 50–60 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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