How and when to plant beans

Green beans planting time

Green beans can be planted in spring, summer and autumn in the southern region. The growing season is long, and suitable varieties must be selected according to various climate changes. Green beans can be raised in February and March in spring, planted in March and April, and harvested in June to mid-August. Summer and autumn cultivation can be sown in May to August and harvested in July to October.

Planting Beans in Spring

Green beans are usually sown in spring from February to April. Since the growing period of green beans is relatively short, seed selection is very important. It is necessary to select high-quality varieties that are early maturing, heat-resistant, disease-resistant, highly adaptable, and have an intermediate response to light cycles.

Planting beans in summer

Green beans are sown in May and June in summer. When the weather is hot in summer, the amount of watering is particularly important. Water should be sprayed appropriately to ensure that the soil is moist.

Planting Beans in Autumn

Autumn is the time for sowing from August to September. Watering and fertilizing need to be done reasonably according to the needs of the plants, and appropriate topdressing is required, with less application before flowering and more application after flowering.

Planting Beans in Winter

It is best to plant green beans at the end of October in winter. The temperature is slightly lower in winter, so it is necessary to cover the ground with a film to increase warmth and moisture and promote the germination of the beans. It can also shorten the germination and fruiting period. When the seeds germinate and grow 2-4 pairs of true leaves, you can lift the film and plant the seedlings.

How to plant beans

When planting green beans, you need to choose suitable varieties. Generally, dwarf bean varieties are chosen, such as Jinan Tiaogan Beans, Beijing Huanghuaqing, May Fresh Cowpeas and other varieties.

Green beans are suitable for planting in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Deep plowing should be done before sowing, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied, and the ground should be leveled to make ridges. The ridge width should be 1 meter, the row spacing should be 50 cm, and the hole spacing should be 20-25 cm. About 5 seeds should be sown in each hole. Generally, dry seeds should be sown and the depth should be controlled at 2-3 cm.

Pinching off the green beans when they grow to about 30 cm in height can make them grow more side branches and bloom and set pods earlier. After the seedlings emerge, intensify the tillage and apply rotted human manure before flowering. Increase the number of waterings during the pod-setting period to keep the soil moist.