When and how to plant red kidney beans

Red kidney bean planting time

Red kidney bean seeds can only germinate in a warm environment. Judging from its growth habits, the best planting time is between April and May in spring. The climate and temperature at this time are suitable. After planting, the seeds can germinate better and are also conducive to seedling growth.

How to plant red kidney beans

1. Seed soaking and germination

The seeds need to be processed before planting red kidney beans. First, you need to select seeds with full grains and no disease, and soak them in 60-degree warm water for 5 minutes to sterilize them. Then soak them in clean water for ten hours and wait for the seeds to germinate.

2. Choose the soil

Red kidney beans are suitable for growing in loose, breathable and nutrient-rich soil. During the planting process, humus soil rich in organic matter and with good drainage can be used as nutrient soil. The soil can also be exposed to the sun before planting to clean the bacteria in the soil.

3. Sowing method

When sowing red kidney beans, you need to dig shallow trenches with a row spacing of 30 in the soil, then evenly sow the germinated red kidney bean seeds in the shallow trenches and cover them with fine soil. After sowing, you can spray water on the soil surface to help the red kidney bean seeds germinate and grow as soon as possible.

Red kidney bean planting precautions

Red kidney beans have certain requirements for nutrients and water during their growth process. During the cultivation process, calcium fertilizer needs to be provided to the red kidney beans to promote the healthy growth of the plants. They can also be watered once a week to keep the soil moist. During the seedling stage of red kidney beans, they can also be pinched to control the growth of the top.