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Do I need to tie up the beans and to what?

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You shouldn't need to tie green beans to a trellis. If you plant pole beans, they'll need a trellis. However, you don't need to tie them to it.

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Can I grow beans in a bag?

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You can use a bag made specifically for growing plants, which are sturdy, have drainage holes, and have handles. You can try growing them in other bags, but you'll have more success with a bag made for growing plants.

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How many days does it take a white bean to germinate?

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It depends on soil temperature and moisture. Typically a bean will begin germination in three or four days and poke through the soil in about a week (depending on how deeply it was planted).

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How long does it take to grow green beans?

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It varies with the variety. Roughly two months. Check the seed packet for specific information.

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Can a bean from a green bean plant be stored and planted next year?

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In theory, yes. In practice, problems can develop because of hybridization and cross-pollination. In any case, it's worth a try.

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Will green beans grow well next to corn?

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Yes, most of the time they will, as long as the corn is not casting too much shade over the beans.

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I have green beans plants that came up from last year. Will they produce beans?

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Yes. Let them grow. Treat them as if you'd planted them new.

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Do string beans become red beans?

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Only if you plant red beans. Seeds you plant are what you harvest. Seed packets usually have information as to color, type (pole or bush), and days to maturity.

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Can I cut off some of the big foliage so the plant doesn't keep falling over?

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Don't trim bean plants. If they are too tall, fix a trellis. Bush beans do not climb. If they're already growing tall, you've probably planted pole beans. You can cut lengths of page wire, bury the bottom 6 inches deep, and support the plants on wire.

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Why do some of the leaves turn brown on my green beans?

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This could be due to the fact that you aren't giving your plant enough sun.

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How long does it take for the green beans to be ready for harvesting?

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Green beans take 60 to 75 days to mature for harvest.

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What is the best method for supporting growing bean plants?

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You can tie six bamboo poles together at the top to form a tepee, then push each pole six inches into the ground. Plant six pole bean seeds around each pole, and keep them well watered.

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Would it help to soak the seeds overnight?

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It really depends what type of beans you have. Most seeds, that is not necessary to do and some in fact can harm seeds to not grow and/or not produce beans.

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What seed I should plant in order to get a mung bean?

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You need to plant mung bean seeds to get mung beans. Look in the supermarket or farmers market for mung beans.

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Can I plant a frozen and uncooked green bean?

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Frozen green beans will not grow. You are better off buying fresh green beans from the supermarket or farmers market.

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