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Green Beans

PLANTING

Bury only 2 seeds (per 4" pot) in moist soil 1/2’- 1” below the surface and cover with a layer of soil (do not pack)

WATER

2-3 oz per watering, or less. Allow the top 1/2’ of soil to dry slightly between waterings. DO NOT over-water or white fuzz (fungus) will grow on pots and soil.

AIR

Well-ventilated room, use a small fan to increase airflow

SUNLIGHT

6-8 hours per day of direct sunlight, or 12-16 hours per day grow lights

TEMPERATURE

50° and 85° (65-75 degrees ideal for sprouting)

FERTILIZER

Fertilization needed at transplanting and throughout the growing season

GERMINATION

8-10 days to see sprouts

THINING

Remove weaker seedling when the strongest seedling is about 2 inches. Remove by cutting off at soil level with scissors being careful not to disturb the roots of the remaining seedling.

TRANSPLANT

Transplant when plant is two weeks old and outside temperatures are between 60 and 80 degrees. Plant green bean and peat pot whole into the garden or larger pot so as not to disturb plant roots.

FERTILIZING

No fertilizer needed until transplant. Then once every month lightly top dress soil with organic fertilizer and water in thoroughly. We recommend using our Organic All-Purpose fertilizer.

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

Jeff and I started Spade To Fork because more than anything we wanted to make food personal again. We loved teaching our own children how to grow food, and saw how far removed most of us have become from this process. Food has become industrialized and quality of produce and the skill of home gardening have been somewhat lost with this industrialized growth.

Our aim at Spade To Fork is to share the knowledge of gardening and make it as simple and fun as possible. We believe anyone, anywhere can and should have a garden.

All our products are certified organic and we always strive to use the most earth-friendly packaging. Having a toxic-free and healthy farm is important for our health and our planet's. We want to leave a better place for our children and the future generations. Thank you for being a part of this quiet revolution!

Ana & Jeff