When to plant autumn beans?

Now that autumn has begun, the weather is gradually getting cooler, and it is time to plant seeds. Among them, autumn beans are deeply loved by people for their crispy taste and rich nutritional value. So when is the best time to plant autumn beans? Let’s learn more about it below.

Autumn beans planting time

The climatic conditions in different regions are somewhat different, so the specific time for sowing autumn beans should be determined according to local climatic conditions. Usually in the southern region, the planting time of autumn beans is generally July-August; while in the northern region, autumn beans can be planted in August-September.

Autumn beans planting method

1. Site selection and land preparation

The land should be selected in a place with higher terrain, fertile soil, good drainage, sufficient sunlight, and avoid continuous planting. Before planting, deep plowing of the soil should be carried out and sufficient base fertilizer should be applied. You can choose high-quality farmyard manure and balanced potassium sulfate-type nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium triple compound fertilizer .

2. Seed treatment

Before sowing, the seeds can be exposed to the sun or soaked in 0.1% potassium permanganate aqueous solution for disinfection, and then rinsed with clean water before sowing.

3. Sowing method

The best method for sowing is direct seeding. Sow the seeds evenly on the prepared seedbed and cover with a thin layer of soil. Pay attention to reasonable density planting, with a seed rate of 1.25-1.5 kg per mu, a row spacing of 50-60 cm, a plant spacing of 8-10 cm, double row planting, and 2 seeds sown in each hole.

4. Field management

Including pruning, fertilizer and water management, disease and pest control, etc. Fertilizer and water management should follow the principle of "control first and promote later", comprehensive measures should be taken for disease and pest control, and pruning should be done by regularly pruning diseased and weak branches and leaves to promote healthy growth of plants.

5. Build a trellis to guide vines

When the bean seedlings grow to 25 cm in height, the "human" frame should be erected in time. When the main vine grows to about 35 cm, it should be guided to the frame before 10 am or after 4 pm on a sunny day.

6. Harvest in time

Generally, autumn beans will grow 10-15 days after flowering. In order to ensure the taste quality of the beans, they need to be harvested in time after maturity. It is recommended to harvest once every 2 days in the early stage of pod setting, and once a day when a large number of pods are formed.

In general, the planting time of autumn beans varies depending on regional climate and other conditions, and is generally around August to September. Of course, in addition to sowing at the right time, mastering the planting and management methods of autumn beans is also the key, so that you can easily achieve a rich harvest of autumn beans.