When and how to plant long beans

Long beans planting time

Long beans can be planted in spring, summer and autumn. Of course, if they are grown in a greenhouse, they can be planted all year round. The specific time is in early spring from February to March, or in summer from May to August, or in autumn from September to October. During this period, you can choose the appropriate time for sowing according to the climate of the area.

How to plant long beans

1. Site selection and land preparation

Long beans are highly adaptable and not very demanding on land, but if the soil they are planted in is fertile, the quality and yield will be higher. Therefore, when preparing the land, you can dig the soil a little deeper and sprinkle an appropriate amount of fertilizer as base fertilizer to ensure that the soil has sufficient fertility.

2. Sowing method

On the treated land, dig holes at a certain interval, sprinkle about 3 to 5 seeds in each hole, and apply some fertilizer next to it. When applying fertilizer, it is not advisable to let the fertilizer contact the seeds. If the fertilizer contacts the seeds, it will burn the seeds and reduce its germination rate. After sowing, cover them with a layer of soil.

3. Post-management

Water the long beans frequently before they bloom. Long beans are a creeping vegetable. In order to increase yield and facilitate picking, you can choose to build a support when the seedlings grow to about 30 cm. During the flowering period, you can apply some thin fertilizer, which will help improve the quality and yield of the long beans.

Things to note when planting long beans

To sow long beans, you need to choose the right time. They can be planted in the other three seasons except winter. Select disease-free seeds in advance. After loosening the soil, you can apply some base fertilizer to improve the fertility of the soil. During the growth period of long beans, root rot, bean pod borer and cowpea pod borer may occur. You can choose to go to the pesticide store to buy targeted pesticides for prevention and control.