Which month is suitable for planting beans?

When to plant beans

Green beans can be planted in spring, summer and autumn. If they are grown in a greenhouse, they can also be planted in winter. The planting time in spring is from February to March, the planting time in summer is from May to August, and the planting time in autumn is from September to October. At the same time, the planting time can be slightly adjusted according to the temperature in different regions.

Bean harvest time

The maturity time of beans is affected by climatic conditions, planting techniques and other factors, so the time for harvesting and marketing is uncertain. However, generally speaking, for beans in the south of China, they will mature in May and June each year and can be marketed after maturity.

Bean planting methods and key points

1. Site selection and land preparation

Green beans are highly adaptable to soil, but if the soil is fertile, the yield will definitely be better. Deeply plow the soil in advance and sprinkle an appropriate amount of fertilizer as base fertilizer when preparing the land to ensure the fertility of the soil.

2. Sowing method

There are two ways to sow beans. The first is to dig holes in the prepared soil, sprinkle three to five seeds in each hole, apply some fertilizer next to it, and cover it with a thin layer of soil. The second way is to sprinkle the seeds on a small piece of land, cover it with a layer of film, and wait until the seeds germinate, then remove the film and water them. The seedlings can be planted when they grow to five centimeters.

3. Field management

During the field maintenance period of beans, water them in time to keep the soil moist. When the seedlings grow to about 30 cm, they need to be trellised. This can increase the yield and facilitate picking. In addition, fertilizers should be applied in time during the flowering period, which can increase the pod setting rate of beans, that is, increase the yield of beans.

4. Disease prevention

Common diseases and pests of beans include root rot, bean pod borer and cowpea pod borer. Careful observation is required during maintenance. If any symptoms are seen, timely prevention and control measures can be taken, such as pruning diseased and insect-infested branches and leaves, and then spraying appropriate pesticides.