Growing Green Beans in Your Garden: Seed to Harvest

Green beans are an easy crop, great for beginners and if you are gardening with kids.

Learn all about how to grow beans from seed to harvest!

Green beans (or string beans) are sowed directly outside after the danger of frost has passed.

When (and How) to Plant Green Beans

- Dragon Tongue Bush Beans - Golden Wax Beans - Calima Green Beans - Blue Lake Bush Beans

Bean Varieties to Grow

- Beans prefer full sun. Plant them in a space that gets a least 6-8 hours of sun per day. - While the plants are young, water frequently so they do not dry out.

Tips for Growing the Best Beans

Green beans are ready to be harvested when are about the width of a pencil for round varieties. Beans should be firm and able to be snapped.

When to Harvest Green Beans

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