When is the best time to plant autumn beans?

Green beans are a vegetable that many people like to eat. Autumn beans are tastier than summer beans. Many people want to grow autumn beans. So when is the best time to plant autumn beans? Let’s learn more about it below.

When is the best time to plant autumn beans?

Autumn beans are harvested around August to September every year. Because there are many varieties of beans and my country has a vast territory, there are differences in the planting time in different regions. Generally, autumn beans are best planted in early August in the southwest region, from August to October in south China, and from July to August in north and central China.

How to plant autumn beans?

1. Variety selection

Choose autumn beans that are heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, light-insensitive, and relatively cold-resistant. Such as Zhijiang 28-2, Qiujiang 512, Changjiang 3, Zhijiang 3 and some local varieties.

2. Fertile soil

The growing period of beans in autumn is short, the pods are concentrated, and fertile soil is needed. After pod formation, apply sufficient base fertilizer to ensure that the soil has sufficient and comprehensive nutrients. Generally, about 3 cubic meters of organic soil and miscellaneous fertilizer, 30 to 40 kilograms of cake fertilizer, and about 40 to 50 kilograms of three-element compound fertilizer are applied per mu.

3. Planting seeds

Soak the autumn bean seeds in 50-degree warm water for 15 minutes, then soak them in cold water for 24 hours. After taking them out, put them in a cloth bag at room temperature to germinate. They can be sown when they turn white in about 2 days. During the germination period, remember to flush the seeds with clean water 1 to 2 times a day to prevent the seeds from deteriorating due to lack of water and affecting germination. Sow seeds with a plant spacing of 10 and a row spacing of about 55 cm.

4. Field management

After the autumn beans emerge, build a herringbone frame and guide the vines onto the frame. When the beans bloom and bear fruit in autumn, you can water them heavily, and at the same time, you should also apply a certain amount of nitrogen and potassium fertilizers. The tips for using fertilizer and water are to water when the soil is dry, and water frequently but in small amounts. During this period, reasonable pruning should be carried out, the main vine should be toppled and pinched, and the side branches should be treated by the method of "topping when buds are seen".

5. Harvest

The growth cycle of autumn beans is short, and they can usually be picked half a month after they bloom. If they are not harvested in time, they will become old and affect the taste. The principle of picking is to pick once every 1-2 days.

That’s it