The growth of French beans

When are French beans sown?

French beans are very sensitive to cold and should only be sown when the soil temperature is consistently above 10 ° C. This is usually the case only after the Ice Saints. Bush beans can also be sown in June or July, because their growing season is only two to three months, depending on the variety.

The growth in height

Bush beans are quite low plants. They reach a maximum height of half a meter. On average, they are between 30 and 50cm tall. In contrast to runner beans, bush beans do not climb and therefore do not need any Climbing aid.

The growth in breadth

Bush beans do not grow as tall as runner beans, but they do grow somewhat more broadly than their relatives. Even if the ideal planting distance varies from variety to variety (follow the instructions on the package), a minimum distance of 30cm should almost always be observed.

Growth in depth

The roots of the French bean penetrate very deeply, which makes it much more difficult to remove in autumn. However, this has a positive effect on the water supply, as it also enables them to withstand short periods of drought. However, bush bean roots are not invasive and therefore do not need one Root lock.

To give the plant a good hold, it makes sense to pile up French beans. To do this, pour soil around the stalk of the plant when it is about 15 to 25 cm tall, starting in April. Detailed instructions on how to pile up can be found here.

Promote the growth of the French bean

Your French beans will thrive with these tips:

• in autumn, loosen the soil before sowing and incorporate compost
• keep a planting distance of 30cm
• choose a sunny location
• Only sow when the soil temperature is at least 10 ° C
• Pile up from a size of 15cm
• Mulch(€ 239.00 at Amazon *) protects against dehydration and weeds

Tips: To protect French beans from aphids, combine them with savory. You will find other good neighbors and unfavorable planting partners here.