Beans
Rich and flavorful beans are fiber-packed veggies that promote digestive health and are excellent sources of antioxidants that scavenge free radicals in the body. They are also nitrogen-fixing legumes; beans gather nitrogen from the air and load it into the soil to feed future crops.
The Growing Guide
- Soil Temp for Germ 60–85°F
- Seed Depth 1"
- Seed Spacing 2–4"
- Days to Emergence 8–16
- Thin Plants to 4"
- Row Spacing 18–36"
- Fertilizer Needs Low
- Minimum Germination 80%
- Seeds per Ounce Listed per variety
- Seed Life 2–3 years
More About The Seeds & Plants
Key to Bean Disease Resistance & Tolerance
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Common Rust Fungal disease causing orange pustules on leaves.
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Pod Mottle Virus Viral disease causing mottled, discolored bean pods.
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Powdery Mildew Fungal disease causing white, powdery leaf coating.
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Halo Blight Bacterial disease causing haloed spots, bean wilting.
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Downy Mildew Fungal disease causing yellow spots, fuzzy growth.
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Curly Top Beet Mosaic Virus Viral disease causing curled, mottled beet leaves.
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Bean Mosaic Virus Viral disease causing mottled, distorted bean leaves.
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Bacterial Leaf Spot Bacterial disease causing dark, wet spots on leaves.
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Anthracnose Fungal disease causing dark, sunken lesions on plants.
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Bacterial Blight Bacterial disease causing water-soaked spots and wilting.
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Bacterial Brown Spot Bacterial disease causing dark, water-soaked spots on leaves.
More About
Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.
Culture
• Beans are shallow rooted and can require up to 1/4 inch of water a day during hot weather
• Optimum soil pH is 5.5-6.5, mildly acidic
• Apply 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 10 row feet, and 1 inch of compost
Direct Sowing
• One ounce of seed plants 12-15 row feet, 1/2 pound for 100 row feet
• Grow Pole, Runner, and Yard Long beans on trellises
Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Mexican bean beetles, bean weevils, cucumber beetles, spider mites
• Insect control: Pyrethrin
• Common diseases: See chart below
• Disease prevention: Avoid wetting the foliage, remove plants at the end of the year, 3-4 year crop rotation
Harvest & Storage
• Ready for harvest about 2 weeks after bloom
• Pick when pods are nearly full size and seeds are still small
• Harvest every 3-5 days to increase yields
• Store at 40-45°F and 95% relative humidity