How to grow and care for beans in a garden

 How to grow beans in a garden

Beans are an ideal choice if you want an easy veggie to grow. They’re quick to grow, can give you an abundant harvest, and suffer from few pests and diseases, making them a hassle-free veggie - great for beginners and beloved by experienced gardeners, too.

How to grow and care for beans in a garden

How to grow beans in a garden

1. Before planting, take a little time to plan your garden. Ensure you have adequate space -certain bean varieties require staking or a trellis, while others grow into small bushes.  
2. Dig  Blood Bone with Seaweed into the soil, sow beans, and water in the well.  Depending on the bean variety, beans should be planted around 7 to 10 cm apart and sown 25mm deep.
3. Apply a soluble plant food, such as Herb Liquid Plant Food when flowering starts. This fast-acting fertilizer is boosted with extra potassium to encourage lots of flowers and beans.

   

   How to grow and care for beans in a garden

   How to grow beans in a pot

1. Choose a pot or trough that’s at least 50cm and choose a dwarf variety to plant (don’t choose climbing or broad beans). Try ‘Hawkesbury Wonder’ or ‘Gourmet’s Delight’.
2. Fill a pot with a quality mix, like  Potting Mix. Sow beans and water in the well. 
3. Apply a soluble plant food, such as  Vegie & Herb Liquid Plant Food when flowering starts. This is a fast-acting fertilizer that’s boosted with extra potassium to encourage lots of flowers and beans.

   

   How to grow and care for beans in a garden

   
   

Growing tips

• Beans come in a number of varieties but are largely categorized into two types: dwarf or climbing. Climbing beans need room to spread, so will need to be planted out in the garden. If you don’t have the space, look for dwarf varieties – they’re perfect for large pots.  
• The great thing about beans is that they are part of the legume family and can capture nitrogen from the atmosphere, so when your plants are done for the season, dig them out and add to the compost heap or dig them into the garden bed. 

How to grow and care for beans in a garden

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