Almost everyone likes to enjoy a good plate of green beans to maintain a good diet. Green beans belong to the legume family. When we intend to develop it, We have to keep in mind that there are two types. Firstly, There are thin, low-bush ones that have erect stems and don’t need much care. Then there are the ones that have tall plants and need more care
Main requirements
- Climate and substrate
- Nutrients and irrigation
- How are green beans grown?
- Pests, diseases, and harvest
Main requirements
climate and substrate
Substrate
When we talk about growing green beans, We have to look at all the variables that affect growth. The first is the weather. If the temperatures in the area where we live are less than 10 degrees, We will do so by reducing the amount of light it can receive throughout the day. As you would expect from a plant that needs photosynthesis, This does not allow him to grow. So, It is necessary that the climate be warmer or milder. There may be frosts from time to time, But we can protect them well.
If we plant it in areas with a lot of wind, We must protect it with some fences or something that will prevent the continuous flow. They are fragile plants that do not bear direct wind for a long time.
With respect to the soil or substrate, It does not do well in cold or wet soil. The first thing to consider is to maintain a high humidity level for the species to thrive. However, They cannot live in dry environments either. We must find a balance so that the plant does not suffer. In watering, we make sure that the plant has the degree of humidity that suits it best.
Green beans are preferred in softer, well-drained soil. The more humus you have, The more nutrients you can incorporate into the roots. It does not have to contain traces of fresh organic matter. When choosing the plot of land where we are going to plant it, We will look for a plot of land that has a direct position to the sun. It is necessary for the soil to warm up in order for the plant to develop well. This is only achieved if the sun hits the plant directly for several or more hours a day.
nutrients and watering
Planted green beans
despite what you might think, Green beans do not need fertilizer. Like other legumes, They are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen thanks to the nitrifying bacteria that have their roots. This gives a great reproductive advantage and makes it cheaper to grow. In this way we do not have to fertilize it every now and then.
One thing we must keep in mind. And it is that they will not need fertilizer as long as the soil in which they are grown is rich in organic matter. On the other hand , If it is poor soil, It will be necessary to spread a little organic fertilizer on the ground about a month before planting. To do that , We must use a very decomposed organic fertilizer (similar to mulch) and mix it with the earth until it is well absorbed.
Regarding irrigation, It is necessary that the soil does not dry out completely, But it doesn’t have to be like that with excess moisture. We will not water it abundantly in the first flowering season. As this may cause the flowers to fall off.
How are green beans grown?
Cultivation of green beans
Like the rest of the legume family, Green beans are grown by direct sowing. They are plants that do not support transplants well and have little success.
Sowing should be done when the soil temperature is above 8-10 degrees. In this way we will avoid the winter cold. Therefore, the best time is the beginning of May to make sure that the cold does not affect them. In warmer regions with high temperatures, we can sow them in the month of March.
now, We separate the type of crop depending on the type of beans we grow:
Low-grade pills: They are usually sown in lines or grooves spaced about 40-50 cm apart. and put four to five seeds, And bury it about 2 or 3 cm in successive holes 30 to 40 cm apart
Enram or Mata Alta Pills: They require spacers between lines or grooves of 60 to 75 cm to facilitate their development and to maintain adequate ventilation. Regarding the number of seeds and their disposal, They are the same low-bush beans.
Low-quality green beans
We remember that green beans are generally very fragile plants. So , It is recommended to put a filling, organic if possible, To control weeds and keep the soil aerated and moist.
Low-grade beans do not need guardians (canes or sticks) but taller ones do. The latter grow by wrapping around solid elements close together. to correct that, The guard posts are placed two meters high so that they rise upward.
The most common structure for placing teachers is hierarchical. This is achieved by joining two lines cane, And tilt them and tie them in the center.
Pests, diseases, and harvest
Pests and diseases of green beans
Green beans have some pests and diseases that can attack them. The first is black and green aphids. to mitigate it, Potassium soap is formulated with neem oil.
The second plague is the red spider that appears when there is a lack of watering. Perhaps most important is that of powdery mildew, Because it occurs when there is excess moisture. It may happen that we have watered and it rains again, Accumulation of excess moisture and waterlogging. To remove it, it is sufficient to have good ventilation.
the harvest, We have to wait about two or three months until the harvest. If we want to get a dry bean, We will have to wait another month. fragile plant, So we will try not to damage the most delicate branches, pods, and flowers when we harvest. To maintain good production, It is recommended to irrigate abundantly after harvesting.
