Dreaming of cooler weather? We are in the last week of August, and in the throes of back-to-school for North Texas. You may be wondering what you could plant in your garden now (easily and quickly before you dive back into the AC) - perhaps even something fun and easy for your kids or grandkids to try at home. Consider growing green beans at home!
There are two basic types of ways that beans grow, in a bush format or in a climbing format (often called ‘pole’ beans). There are two very different sets of rules for growing these guys, so be sure before you plant that you decide which path you are going to take and have your growing space prepared. Check out this guide for planting tips.
Here are some reasons we love to plant and grown beans:
they germinate (begin to grow) quickly, and they are low-maintenance
they like sunlight and are fairly tolerant of various soil types
if watered well, you can harvest a good amount of beans at home until a hard frost (they will produce during the first months of Fall here)
they are healthy to eat (a good source of Vitamin C and A)
they provide a fun and easy kitchen activity for kids helping to cook at home
For recommended varieties of green beans for North Texas, see this link.