What fertilizer is best for beans?

Fertilizing time for beans

The growth cycle of beans is short and the demand for nutrients is large. Fertilization is needed throughout the entire growing period. In the early growth period, basal fertilizer is mainly used, and fertilizer and water are mainly applied during the flowering and podding period. In addition to fertilization, topdressing is also required during the harvest period.

What fertilizer to use for beans

When planting beans, base fertilizer can be applied, and nitrogen fertilizer should be supplied in an appropriate amount during the growth period to help the full development of root nodules. After flowering and podding, fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium should be applied mainly to improve quality and increase yield.

Fertilization method for beans

Beans cannot be planted continuously, so you need to choose land that has not been planted with cotton and legumes. Apply decomposed organic fertilizer before planting. During the growth period, mainly apply fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The roots have a strong nitrogen fixation ability, so phosphorus and potassium fertilizers need to be applied in the early stage of flowering.

Beans may have yellow leaves and poor growth in the middle and late stages of growth, mainly due to the lack of trace elements. Therefore, it is necessary to spray the leaves with vegetable and fruit strengthening agent in the early stages of growth, that is, the seedling stage and the vine-forming stage.

Notes on fertilizing beans

Beans do not have high requirements for fertilizer, so you can apply fertilizer frequently and reduce the amount used each time. Make sure the base fertilizer is fully decomposed to avoid root burn. It is best to apply fertilizer in the morning or evening on a sunny day.