Pole Beans

Soil: Like light, loose, well drained, warm soil high in organic matter.
Planting Time: Plant after all threat of frost has passed until 12 weeks before last frost.
Spacing: Plant about 1 inch apart along trellis, netting, fence, or poles.
Problems: Many Diseases - Maintain good santation and crop rotation. Never touch the plants or pick beans when they are wet to prevent the spread of diseases.; Mexican Bean Beetles - Can be controlled with pyrethrum or rotenone.
Harvest: Anytime before they get too big and tuff.
Pollination: Required but never a problem.
Seed Infomation: 50 to 75 seeds/ounce.
Watering: Pole Beans enjoy moist soil and frequent watering. Avoid watering leaves to prevent spread of diseases.
Fertilizering: Pole Beans benifit from some Nitrogen before they can produce their own. Best to use a fresh Legume Inoculant each year to get the best yeild.