
Plant:
Beans

Adaptation
Throughout the United States.
Planting Method
Sow seeds 1 to 11/2 inches deep and 1 to 2 inches apart. Thin to 2 to 4 inches apart when the seedlings have their first set of leaves.
Soil
Use a garden soil that''s rich in organic material.
Water
How much: Water deeply when the soil is barely moist.
Planting
Sow seeds 1 to 11/2 inches deep and 1 to 2 inches apart. Thin to 2 to 4 inches apart when the seedlings have their first set of leaves.
Fertilizer
Fertilize with a continuous-release plant food as needed throughout the growing season.
Harvest
Break the beans from the vines, being careful not to jerk or tear the vine. Pick beans when they are ready. If overmature beans remain on the vines, production of young beans is greatly reduced. Cool beans in the refrigerator until use. Harvesting times: Snap (green) beans: When the seed in the pod begins to swell. Lima beans: When the pods are well filled, but still bright green.
Light
Full sun.