Just as with any other plant, beans have a certain environment in which they thrive. Trial and error is not the way to go with this one. Even if you've planted beans in the past, these tips can make a difference between a good harvest and a great one.

1. Make sure it’s warm

Beans planted in cold soil just don’t grow as fast; it also makes them prone to rot or various diseases found in soil.

2. Soak the seeds

If you are looking for an even faster turnaround time, try placing the seeds in water overnight before planting.

3. Water, water, water

Beans grow better with a good water supply, but they don’t do so well when the soil is too wet or doesn’t drain properly. Use organic material, like compost, before you plant the beans. After the plants have started sprouting, allow them to dry out – just a bit – before watering again.

4. Place them close together

When the bean plants begin to sprout, they will form a canopy of shade over the soil, keeping it cool. That then will deter weeds from growing.

5. Pick a new spot

Beans are very vulnerable to soil-borne diseases, so crop rotation helps. You also will stop the formation of diseases.

6. Get the weeds out

Bean plants tend to have shallow roots when compared to weeds, which means they won’t get the nutrients from the soil when weeds have deeper roots and hog all the nutrients.

Have you planted beans before? Are there any other tips you would recommend following when planting them for the first time?

Article Source: Off The Grid News