HOW TO GROW BEANS AT HOME 

Here is a comprehensive guide on how to grow beans at home. Whether you have a small backyard to create a garden bed or just a small balcony/porch enough for a few pots or containers, beans are easy to grow. This post will delve into the key aspects of home bean cultivation, from planting dried bean seeds to harvesting. 

CAN YOU GROW BEANS FROM DRIED BEAN SEEDS?

The answer is yes! Dried beans grow really well and don’t take long to sprout. Dried beans are the ones you buy at the grocery store. They are usually used for cooking. But if they have not been cooked, and they are not too old, you can try planting them.

I normally just plant the seeds directly in the soil without soaking them. But some people soak the dried beans in water overnight. This helps wake them up.

Planting Space and Depth

Place the bean seeds about one inch deep and space the planting holes between 4 to 6 inches. Generously water the soil immediately after planting.

Types of Green Beans

There are two main kinds of green beans: bush beans and pole beans. Bush beans grow low to the ground and don’t need much support. Pole beans grow tall and need something to climb. That’s where a trellis for beans comes in. A trellis is a frame or net that helps your bean plants grow up instead of out. You can make one from sticks, string, or wire.

HOW TO GROW BEANS IN A GARDEN

If you have a backyard or a small garden, that is a perfect place to grow beans. Beans love the sun. They need at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day.

First, get the soil ready. Use a shovel to break up the dirt and remove rocks and weeds. You can mix in compost or garden soil to make it rich and healthy for your green bean plant. Beans like soil that drains well, so water doesn’t sit there too long.

To plant the beans, dig small holes about one inch deep. Leave about 4 to 6 inches between each bean. If you are planting pole beans, make sure your trellis is when they start sprouting.

Water the beans gently every few days, especially when the soil looks dry. In a few weeks, you will see flowers. After that, green beans will begin to grow. Pick them when they are long, smooth, and bright green. If you leave them too long, they may get tough.

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HOW TO GROW BEANS IN POTS OR CONTAINERS

You don’t need a garden to grow beans. You can also grow beans in pots and containers of all sorts. This is great if you live in an apartment or only have a balcony. Grow beans in containers that are at least 8 to 12 inches deep. The bigger the pot, the better.

Use a pot with holes in the bottom so the water can drain out. Fill it with potting soil. Do not use dirt from the ground because it has no nutrients. Potting soil is best because it is light and fluffy and full of nutrients that help the roots grow.

Plant the beans about one inch deep. Put a few beans in each container, but make sure they have space to grow. If you are growing green beans like pole beans, stick a small trellis or bamboo stick into the pot. This gives the bean vines something to climb.

Put the container in a sunny spot. Water the soil when it feels dry. Don’t let the soil get too wet, or the roots might rot.

WHY I DONT GROW BEANS IN A BAG

Did you know you can grow beans in a bag? You fill a bag with potting soil and follow the planting instructions for growing beans in a pot. The biggest problem is that strong enough bags are made of plastic—and these are not environmentally friendly. These plastics transfer micro-plastics into the soil and eventually into the bean plants.

TAKEAWAYS: BEST WAY TO GROW BEANS

So, what is the best way to grow beans? The answer depends on what you have at home. If you have a big garden with sunny space, growing beans in the ground with a trellis for beans is a great choice. If you don’t have much space, grow beans in containers or pots—use bigger pots to give the plants enough room. Here are important points to remember:

• Use trellis for pole beans
• Make sure your plants get at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day.
• Water carefully: Don’t let the soil get too dry or too wet.
• Harvest on time: Pick the beans when they look ready. This helps the plant make more beans.