When and how to plant white kidney beans

White kidney bean planting time

White kidney beans are more suitable for planting in spring and autumn, but the planting time varies in different regions and needs to be determined according to the local climate. In spring, they can be planted in late March, while in autumn, it is more suitable to be planted in mid-to-late August.

How to grow white kidney beans

1. Site selection and land preparation: When planting white kidney beans, you need to choose acidic soil that is deep, fertile, high in organic matter, and well-drained. In addition, you need to deep plow the soil before planting and apply enough base fertilizer.

2. Seed germination: The seed coat of white kidney bean seeds is relatively hard, so the seeds need to be exposed to the sun for about 3 days before sowing, and they need to be soaked in formalin solution for 10 minutes, then taken out and dried.

3. Sowing: When planting white kidney beans, you can use the hole sowing method. You need to dig holes at a distance of 30 cm between plants and then sow them.

White kidney bean planting precautions

1. After planting white kidney beans, you need to pay attention to the fact that it has a relatively large demand for water and nutrients, so you must water it in time to keep the soil moist.

2. After the white kidney beans grow seedlings, they need to be fertilized in time to ensure that they have sufficient nutrients for growth. You can apply some urea or phosphorus fertilizer appropriately.