Radek Tesár 5. 8. 2025 clock 3 minutes
Green beans or beans are among the most popular vegetables not only because of their taste, but also for easy growing. All they need is the sun, a little water, the right sowing, and the rich harvest is within reach.
Green beans are unpretentious, grow fast and their young, juicy pods enrich every kitchen: from to delicious creamy sauce. Beans are among thermophilic crops, therefore is ideal with their sowing to wait until the second half of Maywhen the soil heats up sufficiently. Moreover, this legume is not fertilizing. Due to symbiosis with soil bacteria, she enriches the soil with nitrogen. And if you choose the variety correctly, you can grow it on the balcony or in the box.
Bush or rods: What type to choose?
Bush beans are the easiest to grow and can be harvested about two months after sowing. They are sown either into rows or to the so -called nest in three to five seeds. The distance between the nests should always be around 30 cm. They have shorter growing time and all pods ripen at about the same time, which is ideal for freezing or preserving.
Close, or rod beans require support, for example, a wire construction or a fence. The advantage is that They produce longer and harvest the harvest within a few weeks. They are also suitable for smaller spaces, as they grow height and can serve as a hedge or decorative element. Sowing is carried out in nests of five to eight seeds, about 50–60 cm apart.
But whatever you grow, the key to success is regular watering and soil spilling. Beans have shallow roots, so it is important to water directly to the roots and avoid waterlogging that can lead to fungal diseases. Mulching will also help to maintain moisture and prevent weeds from growing. To extend the harvest throughout the season, sow beans repeatedly after 10-14 days until the end of June.
What to watch out for and how to use the beans even more
Green beans can be a popular delicacy of aphids, slugs or various fungal diseases. Slugs will reliably repuls copper strips or crushed shells around the plants. Aphids will help discourage beans near strong aromatic plants, such as onions, lavender or saturejky. Avoid combination with garlic or leek. It is also important to alternate beds. Do not grow beans in the same place more than every three to four years.
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One of the often neglected benefits of beans is their positive effect on the soil. Thanks to the tuber bacteria on the roots they increase the nitrogen content and their thick leaves protect the soil surface from drying and erosion. If you are planning to change crops, beans are great as a pre -crop for more demanding vegetables, such as cabbage or tomatoes.
Beans are harvested twice a week, ideally when the pods are still soft, fresh green and without visible seeds. Too mature pods lose softness and become stiffer. The good news is that the more you collect, the more the plant puts new pods. So you can reap new portions of fresh vegetables during the summer.
Green beans are rewarding yet simple for beginners. Whether you choose a bush classic or elegant rod varieties, with a little care you will be richly rewarded with tasty pods. In addition, they will contribute to better health of your beds and brighten not only their greenery, but also beautiful flowers. So do not hesitate and get into it!
