How to Plant Green Beans Easily

Green beans are one of the most popular garden vegetables to grow. They are easy to plant and care for, and you should get a bountiful harvest. For the easiest planting, use bush beans, which don't require any support as they grow.

Garden hoe
Hose

Instructions

- 1
  Dig a straight, shallow trench about 1 inch deep with your hoe from one end of the garden space to the other. If you want to plant more than one row, dig another trench 18 to 24 inches apart from the first.
- 2
  Fill the trench with water. Let the soil absorb the water.
- 3
  Place the seeds two to four inches apart down the length of the trench.
- 4
  Cover the seeds with soil using the hoe. They should only be planted about 1 inch deep.
- 5
  Water to keep the soil moist, but not saturated. If the soil is too wet, the seeds will not germinate properly. You should see some sprouts in about two weeks or so.

Seed Structure of a Common Bean

Structure of a Bean Seed

Growing Beans