French Beans Seeds F1 Hybrid (फ्रेंच बीन्स के बीज)

French beans are delicious in taste and very easy to grow in pots or grow bags. You can grow French beans both indoors and outdoors year-round. The French bean pods are long, thin, tender, crispy, and rich in protein and dietary fiber. In this information, you can learn how to grow French beans from seeds and when to grow French beans also know about French bean's germination time and the best soil and temperature for beans. 

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About this item

• Number of French Beans Seeds: 20 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Throughout the year
• Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 1.5-2.5 cm deep in a Container, or Pot.
• Germination Time: 4 to 14 days from sowing
• Germination temperature: 18°C ​​to 24°C
• Harvesting: 45 to 50 Days
• Plant vigor: Strong plant

What size grow bag is best for French Beans?

• 15 x 15 (W*H)
• 18 x 18 (W*H)
• 24 x 24 (W*H)

French Beans Plant Growing Season In India

French Beans are grown throughout the year in three seasons Kharif – June/July, Rabi – October/November, and Summer –February/March.

How To Grow French beans

The direct sowing method is best for planting French beans. They are perfect to grow in any pot or grow bag that should be about 36-60 cm (width and height). French beans grow fast in warm and bright conditions and need regular watering especially when plants start to flower and form pods. Make sure that the seedling should receive adequate indirect sunlight if you plant the seedling indoors. French bean seeds germinate fast in temperatures between 15-24°C.

French Beans Seed Sowing Method

French bean seeds should be sown directly rather than transplanted. Select a pot or grow bag and fill them with a sowing medium (potting mix). Sown 1-2 French beans seeds per pot about 1.5-2.5 cm deep in the soil at a distance of 5-8 cm from each seed. Give deep water to your French bean pots every day by using a watering can and make sure that French beans get water in the form of the shower, not by a single flow. Keep the pot in a sunny location for seeds to germinate. French bean seeds will be germinated in 7-14 days (depending on climate, temperature, or if other factors go well).

How To Fertilize Plant French beans

French beans do not require many feeds as they act as nitrogen fixation. Apply any organic fertilizer (vermicompost, neem cake, mustard cake, etc) after 25-30 days from planting, to get the healthy pods.

French Beans Plant Care Tips

Water – French beans are thirsty plants and grow fast when they get water regularly. Keep the soil moist and give water when you feel the soil becomes dry.   
Soil – French beans grow best in good drainage and fertile soil with organic manure.  
Sunlight – French beans love a warm climate and it needs 6-8 hours of full sunlight.
Temperature - The ideal temperature for growing French beans is from 10-27°C. If the temperature is more than 35°C then the flowers may drop. 
Common Pests and Disease – French bean plant is infected by black bean aphids, slugs, and snails, for avoiding these pests use neem oil spray. And if you're facing a problem with birds that eat buds, leaves, fruits, or vegetables, protect the plants by covering them with netting.
Weeding – Keep plants weed-free, weeding should be done regularly.

How to Harvest French Beans

• You can harvest French beans within 45-65 days from sowing.
• Start to pick the pots when they are 10 cm long with the help of a sharp knife or scissor.
• The right time to cut the French beans is when they are medium-sized with firm pods.
• Do not pull the beans strongly from the vines because it will damage the plant.
• French beans can harvest for several weeks.

French Beans Plant Flowering Time

Beans will start flowering within 30-35 days from seed sowing. Beans pollinate themselves so, no need for any special treatment.

 French Beans Special Features

• Common name - snap bean, string beans, Green beans
• Scientific name - Phaseolus vulgaris
• Height – 30-150 cm 
• Flower color - White
• Level of growing - Easy

FAQ

How much sun do French beans need?

French bean plants prefer 6-8 hours of full sunlight.

Why is my French bean not growing well?

French bean plants will not grow if the soil is too warm or too wet and lack of moisture at the roots is the other main reason behind beans not growing well.

Why are my French bean seeds not germinating?

French bean seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, over-watering or under-watering.

Why is my French bean getting wilting?

Overwatering is the main reason behind wilting; so avoid overwatering and keep the soil moist.

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