In mid-May it is time to sow the frost-sensitive bush beans. In warm soil, they germinate within ten to fourteen days. The simplest method is direct sowing in the bed. It is also possible to pre-culture the French beans in a pot on a warm window sill, in a greenhouse or in a cold frame.

Sowing time for bush beans

Many types of vegetables have already been sown or planted. In mid-May it is now time to sow the bush beans. They are heat-loving plants and when sowing, the soil should have warmed to at least 10 degrees Celsius.

Prepare the sowing

  • Loosen up the dug soil again
  • Mix in compost for nutrient enrichment
  • Soak beans in water overnight
  • draw lines

Sow bush beans directly into the bed

You can sow bush beans directly into the bed. They are only inserted two to three centimeters deep. They use the upper, warmer soil layers for germination and penetrate to the surface more quickly.

Row sowing or clump sowing are ideal for bush beans.

  • Row sowing: The bean seeds are placed individually in rows, with a distance of 8 to 10 cm.
  • Sowing in clumps: Six to eight seeds are sown in planting holes or shallow hollows. the
    The clumps are 30 to 40 cm apart.

If you plant several rows of beans, the row spacing should be 50 to 60 cm.

After planting the seeds, carefully rake in the soil and only lightly water. The moisture in the soil is often sufficient for germination.

Sow French beans in pots on the windowsill

You can also pre-germinate bush beans indoors for an earlier harvest. This happens from April in small flower pots on the windowsill. The small plants are placed in the bed from May.

Caring for the bush beans

  • at a height of about 10 cm the plants will pile up, which gives the French beans a better one
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  • chop between the beans, being careful not to damage the roots
  • water regularly when flowering begins, drought can cause the flowers to drop
  • watch out for pests and diseases

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Vegetable garden