SOWING: Plant outdoors in late spring after weather has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds 2 to 3 inches apart, lay seeds on their side covering with 1 to 1 1/2 inches fine soil. Firm soil over seed.
SPACING: Leave about 2 feet between rows or plant in wide rows sowing seeds 4 to 6 inches apart in all directions.
THINNING: When plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin 4 to 6 inches apart.
GERMINATION: 1 to 2 weeks depending upon soil and weather conditions. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
Ed’s Special Advice: Beans grow best in a sunny location, where the soil is warm, loamy and lightly fertilized. Cultivate shallow and frequently until flowers appear. Avoid disturbing plants after that time, as it could cause the blossoms to fall off. For continued harvest sow bush beans every two weeks until two months before first frost in fall. Water deeply by soaking soil.
Eliezaeth –
I love these because they have such a nice color and taste, but they lose their color when cooked (as it says) and don’t seem to produce quite as much as the blue lake. Still absolutely love them though! So pretty!