How to Grow Beans in a Container

If you are limited on space, growing beans in a container can be the right choice for you. Container gardening is perfect for patios, balconies and if you just don't want to have all of the fuss of planting a traditional vegetable garden. There is nothing like the taste of fresh picked beans. Container gardening is a wonderful way to have fresh beans right outside of your kitchen door.

Instructions

- 1
  Use a container at least 18 inches wide and 15 inches tall.
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  Add fertilized soil to the container.
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  Choose the type of beans you are interested in growing. You can choose bush beans or pole beans. pole beans will require a trellis for support. Bush beans grow lower to the ground and do not require any support.
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  Plant bean seeds when the weather is above 60° overnight. Place the seeds about 1 inch into the soil of the container. If you plant pole beans, place the trellis in the container and plant the beans seeds 4 to 6 inches in front of the trellis. if you plant bush beans, space the seeds 4 to 6 inches apart throughout the container.
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  Water daily when the weather is hot. Check the soil to make sure it does not completely dry out and if it feels dry, add water.

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