Beans: Growing and Care

13.08.2023 03:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:24

Light soil is ideal for beans, it must first be thoroughly loosened before planting. Although beans love moisture, water should not stagnate in the ground, you need to take care of the drainage system.

Where is the best place to plant beans in the shade or in the sun

Beans love light. She probably will not refuse to "live" in a well-lit area, although she will endure from hopelessness - partial shade.

Planting and caring for beans

Soil: light, fertile, permeable, with a pH of 6-7 pH. Watering: before the formation of buds - plentifully, but not more than once a week, at the stage of formation of 4-5 leaves, watering is stopped and resumed only with the beginning of flowering, gradually increasing water consumption.

Before bud formation, the beans are watered as needed - once a week or less. A lot of water will be required, but it is difficult to name the exact amount: it all depends on the weather and soil. The soil should be moderately moist. When the seedlings develop 4-5 leaves, watering is stopped altogether.

What not to plant next to beans

Undesirable neighborhood for beans: garlic; sunflowers; onion; pepper. What can you plant beets next to? Beetroot will yield more next to: broccoli; asparagus; cauliflower; lettuce; bow.

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How long does it take bean seeds to germinate

Beans germinate within 7 days after planting. She needs constant watering - she loves moisture. Loosen (5-6 times per season) and mulch the soil in the holes. Legumes need sun, open space, and well-drained but not waterlogged soil.

How many fruit beans

Early varieties of beans form a biological yield within 65-75 days from germination, medium - 75-90-100 and late - 100 or more days. In private households, it is best to grow early and medium beans with a growing season of no more than 75 days.

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  1. Where is the best place to plant beans in the shade or in the sun
  2. Planting and caring for beans
  3. What not to plant next to beans
  4. How long does it take bean seeds to germinate
  5. How many fruit beans