Can I still plant beans in August?

Plum beans are actually an annual climbing herbaceous crop that prefers cool climates and is often planted in the coldest seasons or at high altitudes in subtropical monsoon climate zones. Plum beans are about the same size as soybean seeds , but have an eyebrow-like line on the surface, hence the name mung bean. So can you still plant plum beans in August? Let’s take a look below.

1. Can I still grow beans in August?

It is usually better to plant green beans in spring, summer and autumn, that is, it is more suitable to plant them from February to August. It should not be planted later than August, because the temperature gradually decreases after August, which is not suitable for the growth of green beans. Green beans can be planted by sowing, cuttings and other methods.

2. Planting time of plum beans

Plum beans are a summer crop. The most suitable temperature for seed germination is 21 to 26 degrees. If the temperature is below 15 degrees, the seeds will germinate poorly, and if the temperature is below 10 degrees, the seeds will not germinate. Therefore, the sowing time varies according to the climatic conditions in different places. Generally speaking, the Yangtze River Basin sows and plants in late spring and early summer, which is May. The planting time in the northern region is delayed by about one month, that is, in June, while the sowing time in South China can be started in March.

3. How to plant plum beans

Mei beans are generally cultivated in the open field. The temperature in late spring and early summer is above 20 degrees. There is no need to germinate when sowing, but in order to ensure that the seedlings are uniform and strong, the seedling transplanting method is generally adopted.

Seedling cultivation: Use the nutrient pot seedling cultivation method. First prepare the nutrient soil, mix the decomposed farmyard manure and garden soil in a ratio of 4:6 and put it into the nutrient pot. Sow 2 dry seeds in each nutrient pot (note that the seeds do not need to be soaked, just sow dry seeds directly), cover with fine soil, water enough, and finally cover with agricultural film.

Land preparation: Mei beans have strong adaptability and are not demanding on the planting environment, but if you want high yields, you still have to choose fertile soil, high terrain and good drainage. Mei beans are afraid of waterlogging, so never plant them in low-lying areas. Before transplanting, the soil should be deeply plowed, and 2000 kg of decomposed farmyard manure and 50 kg of compound fertilizer should be applied per mu. Then level it and make it into a 1.8-meter-wide wah, dig trenches and prevent water and stains.

Transplanting: Use nutrient pots to grow seedlings. When the seedlings grow 3 true leaves, they should be transplanted in time. Two rows are planted in each bed, with a row spacing of 100 cm × 80 cm. One tree is planted in each hole. Generally, about 800 trees are transplanted per mu.

Fertilization: About 7 days after transplanting, apply fertilizer to the seedlings in time after the seedlings turn green. Use decomposed human feces and urine diluted with water and then irrigate the roots, or use urea diluted with water for irrigation.

Erecting a trellis and pinching off the vines: The vines of plum beans grow particularly lush, and erecting a trellis can ensure a good harvest. The scaffolding is in the shape of a human figure and is about 2.5 meters high. When the main vine of the plum bean grows to about 30 cm, it can be artificially guided onto the trellis. When the main vine grows to 50 cm, it can be pinched and topped to promote the germination of flower spike branches and produce more fruits.

Pest and disease control: The main diseases of plum beans are anthracnose and downy mildew, which are caused by high humidity. They can be prevented by reducing field humidity, clearing the three ditches, and preventing water stains. After the disease occurs, chlorothalonil powder can be used for prevention and control. The main insect pests are budworms in the seedling stage and pod borers in the fruit stage, which can be controlled with relevant insecticides .

That’s it