How and when to plant beans without a rack

Planting time for beans without frame

Frameless beans are usually sown in spring from February to April. Since the growing period of frameless beans is relatively short, seed selection is very important. It is necessary to choose high-quality varieties that are early maturing, heat-resistant, disease-resistant, highly adaptable, and have intermediate or short-day responses to the photoperiod.

Beans without frames can be sown in summer from May to June. When the weather is hot in summer, the amount of watering is particularly important. Spray water appropriately to ensure that the soil is moist.

Frameless beans are sown in autumn from August to September. After sowing, watering and fertilization need to be carried out reasonably according to the needs of the plants. In addition to applying sufficient base fertilizer, appropriate topdressing should also be applied. Apply less before flowering, more after flowering, and heavy application during the peak pod-setting period.

It is best to plant frameless beans in late October. The temperature is slightly lower in winter, so you can use a film to cover it to increase warmth and moisture and promote the germination of the beans. Covering with film can shorten the germination and fruiting period. When the seeds germinate and grow 2-4 pairs of true leaves, you can lift the film and plant the seedlings.

How to plant beans without a frame

When planting beans without frames, you must choose suitable varieties. It is best to choose varieties such as Jinan Tiaogan Beans, Beijing Huanghuaqing, and May Fresh Cowpeas. Choose fertile, loose, and well-drained soil, renovate it in advance, and apply enough base fertilizer.

When planting beans without a frame, you must control the spacing between rows, 50 cm between holes, and 25 cm between holes. Sow 5 seeds in each hole. Generally, sow dry seeds at a depth of 2 to 3 cm. Pinch the top when they grow to 30 cm to allow them to grow more side branches and bloom and produce pods earlier.

After the seedlings of the beans without trellises emerge, increase the tillage. Before flowering, apply decomposed human manure and urine, then till and loosen the soil to allow it to grow vigorously and prevent excessive growth. The demand for water is high during the pod-setting period, so increase the number of waterings and keep the ground moist.