Lasagna Gardening: An Introduction To No-Dig Vegetable Gardening Using Sheet Composting by James Paris

Author:James Paris [Paris, James]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Deanburn Publications
Published: 2015-01-06T23:00:00+00:00

Green Beans:

Growing runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus), is one of the most satisfying jobs around the vegetable garden for me. The reason I am enthusiastic about runner beans is that I am quite impatient by nature, and so can’t wait for the crops to grow. This is where the runner beans come in handy – they grow so fast !

No sooner do you have the frame up, than they are reaching for the stars and in no time producing tasty beans. When planting runner beans, like any other plant really there are however a few steps to follow in order to get the best results.

Soil Conditions for Runner Beans:

Runner beans prefer a loamy soil mixed with a good compost mix, however they are a fairly forgiving plant and will grow in many soil types. Since beans take nitrogen from the air and deposit it in the soil, they need less fertilizer than most other plants and indeed are used in companion planting methods for this ability to deposit valuable nitrogen for other plants to benefit from.

Plant in full sun if possible, though some shade will be tolerated. They should be kept away from the wind, as they are likely to suffer from wind damage if too exposed.

Time for planting beans:

The time to plant your runner beans is after the last frost of the season, as runner beans are very susceptible to frost damage. Better to grow from seed in a cold-frame or greenhouse and then plant the young seedlings into the garden area. If there is a danger of a late frost, then it is better to cover at night with a light fleece to protect them.

Preparing for planting runner beans:

Before planting your runner beans, it is best to prepare the frame-work that will support them whilst growing. Mostly this is done with a wigwam type of frame, made up from several canes attached at the top and tied around with string.

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