Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Green Beans:
Bush beans and Pole beans (usually referred to as
green beans
) are a great addition to any
kitchen table, and if picked while still young can be a tasty snack straight from the plant.
Planting:
Not a good plant to transplant as a seedling; green beans are best sown directly into the soil
soon after the last frost of spring when soil temperature is around 50 degrees F.
Plantseeds1inchdeepand3inchesapart.Makesurethatyouhaveatrellisorcanesinplace
to support your plants as they grow -
4 - 8 plants per square can be grown in your SFG. Plant 2-3 weeks apart if you want a reg-
ular crop over the season.
Plant Care:
Beans are a great starter crop as they are fairly easy to care for. The usual ground care with
regard to weeding etc (not a big problem with a SFG) is required, and watering should be
done on a sunny day if possible to prevent over-soaking of the foliage.
Harvesting:
Carefully snap or cut off the beans from the stem before they are fully developed, this will
assure best flavour and beans that are not to tough.
Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for best results. For longer storage blanch
and freeze; they can also be pickled or canned.
