What month is suitable for planting beans?

When to plant beans

Green beans are usually planted in spring, summer or autumn. The most suitable time to plant green beans is from May to August, because the seeds germinate faster during this period. Generally, they can be planted in October at the latest. Green beans are usually planted by sowing.

Planting time in the north and south: There are differences in the time suitable for planting beans in the south and the north. Generally, beans are planted in February in the south, while beans are planted in May in the north.

Greenhouse planting time: Green beans can be grown in greenhouses. There will be a certain difference between the time for greenhouse planting and the time for open-air planting. In most cases, greenhouse planting is not time-sensitive and can be planted all year round.

Bean Origin and Planting Month

The production areas of beans are mainly concentrated in the north and the Yangtze River Delta region. The more common production areas are Shandong, Henan, Hainan, Jiangxi, Shanxi, Shanxi, and Gansu.

Hebei beans

The beans in Hebei are planted in spring from February to April and will mature in June. The beans produced in Hebei are full in grains, the pods are relatively long, and the skin of the beans is generally thicker.

Shandong beans

The beans in Shandong are planted in May and June and will mature in September and October. The beans produced in Shandong have relatively few diseases and pests. The beans are long and plump and taste very delicious.

Bean varieties and planting months

Common varieties of beans include green beans, cowpeas, snake beans, lentils, oil beans and cat's ear beans.

French beans

Green beans are a very common variety. They are usually planted in spring and autumn, and then mature in summer or autumn. The pods of green beans are relatively slender, the beans are very round, and the flesh is relatively thick.

Lentils

Lentils are generally planted from May to July each year. They can be planted in greenhouses as early as January and generally mature in September. The pods of lentils are relatively flat and the beans are oval in shape.