Green Bean Planting Time and Method Best Time to Plant Green Beans

Green beans planting time

Green beans are suitable for planting in spring. If planted in a small shed, the time can be earlier, starting sowing in mid-February each year. If planted directly in the field, the time should be postponed to the end of February, because the temperature begins to rise at this time, and various conditions are suitable for the germination and growth of green beans.

Green beans planting methods and key points

1. Site preparation selection

Green beans are highly adaptable to soil and can be planted in loam and sandy soil, but you should be careful to choose a piece of soil that is loose, fertile, and has strong water-retention and drainage properties.

2. Planting method

Dig holes in the soil with sufficient base fertilizer at a distance of 1.4 meters, put 4 to 6 seeds in each hole at a distance of 30-45 centimeters, cover them with a layer of soil, water them thoroughly, and cover them with a layer of plastic film.

3. Field management

7-10 days after sowing the green beans, it is necessary to check the seedlings, supplement the seedlings and thin out the seedlings, leaving 2-3 vigorous and healthy plants in each seed hole. About 10-15 days after sowing, large-scale weeding is needed to prevent weeds from competing with green beans for nutrients.

A second large-scale weeding is needed when the green beans are climbing. When the green beans grow to about 17-25 cm, appropriate trellises are needed. This can promote the growth of the green beans and facilitate later picking.

Things to note when planting green beans

1. Watering management: Green beans prefer a slightly dry environment and are not tolerant to waterlogging, so the soil needs to be water controlled. Just keep the soil moist. It is recommended to follow the method of watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet, and pay attention to drainage in the field during the rainy season to prevent water accumulation.

2. Disease control: When green beans are infected with diseases and pests, they need to be controlled in a timely manner to prevent the diseases and pests from affecting the growth of the plants. In early spring, spray imidacloprid solution to avoid aphids, and in summer, spray mitoxantrone solution to avoid red spider mites. You can also spray methyl thiophanate to prevent rust and sooty mold.