Figure out how many beans you will need for your rows and pre-soak them. Cover completely in water for 1/2 a daym drain them and put the wet beans in an open ziplock bag with some paper towels to keep them damp. Should ready to plant 1 or 2 days later. I try to wait until I see a few roots poking out of one side of the bean which gives you confirmation that your seed is viable.
Sprinkle your damp sprouting bean seeds with innoculant (it looks like dirt) If its showing I try to plant the bean with the root side pointing downward. . If you have more of the screened soil use that to cover your beans. Water with a gently spray. You could put some old boards put them over the row to conserve moisture for just a couple of days, but remove them after that or you start to collect pill bugs that will eat your young plants. Keep them watered and they should start popping up. Good luck!
Thank you!!!!
That’s good advice.
I used some innoculant one year and couldn’t tell if it made a difference.
Those are tips you don’t hear much about otherwise. I know it’s critical for germination for carrot seeds to be kept moist.
I’ll have to see if I can find innoculant locally. It’s a bit late in the season to order just that. I’ll do it in my next seed order for next spring.