When is the best time to grow kidney beans in the open air?

Open-air kidney beans are suitable for growing in warm and humid environment, so open-air kidney beans can be planted in March in spring or August and September in autumn every year. At this time, the temperature is suitable for the germination and late growth of kidney beans in the open air. Open-air kidney beans are prone to diseases and insect pests during the growth period, and once found, they should be prevented in time.

Planting time of open-air kidney beans

Open-air kidney beans are suitable for growing in warm and humid environment, so planting open-air kidney beans can be carried out in March of spring or August and September of autumn every year, when the temperature is suitable, which is suitable for germination and late growth of open-air kidney beans.

How to grow kidney beans in the open air

1, prepare soil

Before planting open-air kidney beans, we should choose suitable soil, humus soil or garden soil with rich organic matter and good drainage, and loosen the soil before planting to improve the air permeability of the soil.

2. Sowing and planting

Open-air kidney beans can be planted by sowing. When planting, you need to choose seeds with full grains, then put them in the sun for drying and sterilization, take them out three days later and sow them evenly in the prepared soil. Generally, 3-4 seeds can be selected for each hole, which can germinate in one week. If the weather temperature is low, you can also choose film mulching.

Key points of planting kidney beans in open field

1. Open-air kidney bean is a fertilizer-loving plant. In the process of maintenance, inorganic fertilizers rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium can be provided to improve the growth speed of plants, and organic fertilizers such as decomposed farmyard manure and green manure can also be provided to maintain their growth and make the plants grow more vigorously.

2. During the growing period, open-air kidney beans are prone to anthracnose, rust, root rot, aphids and other diseases and insect pests. Farmers should strengthen field inspections, and once pests and diseases are found, they should be prevented in time to avoid unnecessary losses.