What is the best month to plant kidney beans in the north?

When to plant kidney beans in the north

Northern kidney beans are usually planted around the Grain Rain in spring. It is generally most suitable to plant them from mid-to-late March to early April each year. Northern kidney beans can be planted as late as the end of April at the latest. Northern kidney beans are usually planted by sowing.

Planting time in the north and south: There are differences in the time suitable for planting northern kidney beans in the south and the north. In the south, northern kidney beans are generally planted in February and March, while in the north the planting time will be a little later, generally around April.

Greenhouse planting time: Northern kidney beans can be planted in greenhouses. Generally, the time for planting northern kidney beans in greenhouses is different from that for planting in the open air. In most cases, they can be planted between December and January or February of the following year.

Northern kidney bean production area and planting month

There are many places in the north where kidney beans are grown, and the distribution range is relatively wide. Generally, the main producing areas of kidney beans in the north are concentrated in the northern areas. Common producing areas include Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi, Henan, Shaanxi, Beijing, Tianjin and Northeast China.

Hebei Northern Kidney Bean

The northern kidney beans in Hebei can be planted in March and April and will mature in summer from May to July. The kidney beans grown in Hebei are relatively full and have a fresh taste. The pods are generally thick.

Shandong Northern Kidney Beans

The planting time of northern kidney beans in Shandong is around Grain Rain, and they will generally mature in June and July. The northern kidney beans in Shandong generally have full grains, uniform size, and the pods are very delicious.

Northern Kidney Bean Varieties and Planting Months

There are many varieties of kidney beans that can be grown in the north. The most common ones are Ji Kidney Bean No. 2, Haitang Dabai, Yunfeng 627, Yian, Winner Kidney Bean, Kelanhong, Baiquan, Jinzhou Double Season Bean and Chengwu.

Begonia Dabai

The white crabapple is usually planted around April and will mature in May or June. The quality of the white crabapple is relatively good. The pods will usually grow thick, the kidney beans will grow fuller and have a better taste.

Winner Bean

Winner beans are usually planted in spring and autumn, and will begin to mature 50 days after planting. Winner beans have good adaptability and stress resistance, and the pods they grow are plump and thick, and the taste is very fresh.