Planting French beans »Location, planting neighbors, procedure and more

Why is the green bean called green bean?

Does the green bean have something to do with vomiting? No. Although the green bean is poisonous in its raw state like all other kidney beans and vomiting is one of the symptoms of poisoning, but the name has its origin elsewhere. Green beans are, quite simply, easy to "break". Thus, the name applies to various types of kidney beans with this property, such as French beans or runner beans, which in turn get their name because of their growth habit.

Where to plant the green beans

Proper location is essential for the green beans to grow well and for you to be plentiful to harvest can. French beans like sun and humus-rich, loose soil. Beans belong to the middle eater and should only be grown on a bed every three years.

When are green beans planted?

Green beans should only be planted or sown outdoors when frost is no longer expected, i.e. after the ice saints at the end of May. The beans can be sown directly in the bed, on the windowsill or in the

Cold frame be preferred. Those who prefer the seeds can harvest earlier.
If you want to harvest beans over several weeks, you can sow the green beans offset, but no later than mid-June.

The best neighbors for the green beans

Green beans get along very well with the following plant neighbors:

• cauliflower
• Savory
• Borage
• dill
• Endive
• Strawberries
• grain
• Cucumber
• Nasturtiums
• Cabbage varieties
• pumpkin
• salad
• celery
• tomatoes
• zucchini

You should not plant your green beans together with:

• peas
• fennel
• garlic
• leek
• Broad beans
• chives
• spinach
• Onions

Climbing aid for green beans

Green beans are climbing plants and therefore need climbing support. If you want to plant the beans in a sufficiently large tub, you can also let them hang down. Climbing aids made of nets, vertical rods in the ground or simply vertically stretched ropes are sufficient for the green beans to hold on to them and climb up.

Plant beans step by step

• Loosen the Garden soil initially on.
• Then dig three centimeters deep holes in the earth. There should be a planting distance of 15cm between the individual green beans.
• Cover your bean seeds with soil and water thoroughly.
• You can now set the trellis or wait until your green beans are a few centimeters tall and need a climbing aid.