Planting Pole Beans: How To Grow Pole Beans

Most climates can cultivate fresh, crisp beans for summer delights. Gardeners may maximise planting space by cultivating pole beans. Planting pole beans extends the crop.  

When to Plant Pole Bean

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Weather matters while sowing pole beans. Beans grow best when planted directly in the garden. Sow seeds in 60-degree soil.    

How to Plant Pole Bean

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Sow seeds 4–8 inches (10–20 cm) apart in 24-36-inch (61–91 cm) rows. Push seeds 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep and lightly brush soil over them.    

How to Grow Pole Bean

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Large pole bean crops require well-drained soil and organic amendment. In temperatures above 60 degrees F, full sun is best.    

Harvesting Pole Bean

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When pods are full and swollen, beans are harvested. We recommend picking beans every three to five days to avoid woody and bitter older beans.    

Varieties of Pole Bean

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Popular types include Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake. Their hybridization yields Kentucky Blue. Stringless Kentucky Blues exist. Italian flat bean Romano is wonderful  

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