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.