Green Beans growth stages

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Flowering Stage

During this stage, the vines begin to produce flowers. This tells that the vines are mature enough to produce flowers and soon they will turn to pods.

The butterfly-like flowers of string beans are part of string beans. This has a beautiful purple but seems small. Many flowers are produced on the edge of the vines.

Watering Green Beans

Green beans are shallow rooted, so it is essential to stay on top of the water. They require 1 inch of water per week, or more during hot summer days. When less than an inch of rain is in the forecast for a week, apply additional water.

Soaker or drip irrigation hoses near the base of the plants and set on automatic timers will ensure that green beans always have the water they need. Be sure to avoid overhead watering as wetting plants will invite disease, especially if soil splashes onto the leaves. Always water at the base of the plants, under the foliage.

When should I start my Green Beans from seed?

• In the spring, plant Green Beans only after the danger of frost has passed. Use 113 to 226 grams of seed per 100 foot row of Green Beans. Green Beans are a warm weather crop that can be planted as soon as the threat of spring frost passes. Green Beans grow best when the air temperature ranges from 19 to 30°C. Soil temperature should be at least 13°C for excellent seed growth.
• Do not plant too early, as cold, damp soil will delay germination and seeds can rot. Soil should be warm and seeds can rot if not warm enough, especially untreated seeds. Best soil temperature for germination: 21-32 ° C. Seeds should sprout in 8 to 16 days, depending on the conditions.
• Sow seeds indoors for transplanting a week or two after the last frost. After planting the Bush Bean crop directly in the garden, from mid to late summer every two weeks, if the Beans are picked regularly, the Pole Beans continue to produce Beans.

Bean pods will not form if the soil gets too dry between irrigations or rain. Mulch can help, but hot, windy days can dry out plants even when the soil is moist. Wind protection from a taller crop can be a great addition to mulch. When the temperature is too high, Bean flowers will fall. The scorching heat makes it difficult for the Bean plant to keep itself alive, and it will drop its flowers. The Bean plants in the soil, which is very wet, will flourish but will not produce Beans.