All Popup Tips

All popup tips…

  • Artichoke
  • Arugula
  • Asparagus
  • Basil
  • Beans
  • Beets
  • Blueberry
  • Bok Choi
  • Borage
  • Broccoli
  • Broccoli Raab
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Chard
  • Chives
  • Cilantro
  • Collards
  • Corn
  • Cucumber
  • Dill
  • Eggplant
  • Endive / Escarole
  • Fava Beans
  • Fennel
  • Garlic
  • Jerusalem Artichokes
  • Kale
  • Kohlrabi
  • Leeks
  • Lettuce
  • Lovage
  • Mâche
  • Marjoram
  • Melons
  • Mint
  • Mustard Greens
  • New Zealand Spinach
  • Okra
  • Onion
  • Oregano
  • Parsley
  • Parsnip
  • Peanut
  • Peas
  • Peppers (sweet)
  • Peppers (hot)
  • Potatoes
  • Pumpkin
  • Radicchio
  • Radish
  • Rhubarb
  • Rosemary
  • Rutabagas
  • Sage
  • Salsify
  • Scallions
  • Shallots
  • Soybeans
  • Spinach
  • Squash (summer)
  • Squash (winter)
  • Strawberry
  • Summer Savory
  • Sunflower
  • Sweet Potato
  • Tarragon
  • Thyme
  • Tomatoes
  • Tomatillo
  • Turnip
  • Watermelon
  • Zucchini
  • Flowers (all types)
➤
Bean image
Beans
Phaseolus vulgaris
Fabaceae
Perennial
4
Very Easy
Self
30 - 300

32o 41o 50o 59o 68o 77o 86o 95o 104o
      16 11 8 6 6  

Soil temps given in oF, with ideal temp highlighted.

Tips beans:

  • Beans can be grown in grow bags; we recommend the 5-gallon size.
  • Main reason(s) for seed saving level designation? one year to seed, self pollinator (so small isocation distance / no crossing), very easy access dry seeds
  • There are two categories of common beans that are distinguished based on their growing structure:
    1. Bush beans grow low to the ground and take up more horizontal real estate.
    2. Pole beans grow on vines that are normally trellised up, and often produce for longer periods of time than bush varieties.
  • Old time garden wisdom says to plant beans when lilacs are in full bloom.
  • Sow every 2 weeks to develop a constant supply of beans.
  • Plants may stop producing beans during periods of extreme heat, but will begin producing again when temperatures normalize.
  • Pick beans before you can see bean swelling in the pod.
  • Pick beans frequently (every 3 to 5 days) to promote continual production.
  • Beans do not like being transplanted, they prefer being sown directly in the ground.
  • To save seed, let pods age on the vine until they turn brown.
  • To save seed, keep in mind that pole beans are more likely to cross.
  • Eat beans raw, steamed, boiled, or pickled in vinegar.
Member Resources

To view member info, please login.