![]() There are more than 500 cultivars of green beans, and some of them aren’t even green – you can grow purple, red or streaked beans if that’s what strikes your fancy.Harvesting every few days will keep new flowers and beans coming, so keep a close eye on your plants. Be careful and use two hands so you don’t damage the plant when picking. Pick pods when they are on the small side and you can’t see the beans inside – larger beans will be tough.Once flowers and pods begin to grow, soak them when it’s sunny to prevent mildew. Keep the soil moist until seedlings appear then you can let them dry out a bit between waterings. If you’re planting from seed, make sure all danger of frost has passed.They don’t really need fertilizer because of their ability to draw nitrogen into the soil, but like most vegetables they benefit from some compost. Green beans need lots of sun and are tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions. ![]() They produce most of their crop at once, though the plants will keep producing if you keep them well-harvested. Because they grow straight up, they can be a good choice for small spaces.īush beans – Plants are small, compact (in the two-feet range), and mature more quickly, some within 50 days – so you can start them from seed for much of the summer. They take longer to mature than the bush variety (up to 70 days), but once they do, they will produce beans all summer. Plan on providing a sturdy pole or trellis for them to climb. Pole beans – These are vines, with some varieties reaching ten feet. Regardless of which strain you choose, it’s best to be aware of which of the two types you buy. You can also find seedlings at nurseries, but there will be fewer varieties to choose from. ![]() Green beans are very easy to grow from seed and thrive in almost every area of the U.S. ![]()
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