String beans are an easy food to grow, they’re a great place to start if you’re just getting into vegetable gardening and will become a staple. They are Native to North America (and other areas of the world) and have been feeding our families for generations. They are also packed with fiber and important antioxidants.
There's something very satisfying about popping outside and harvesting a basket of fresh beans for supper in mid August.
To grow them, direct sow after risk of frost is over and the soil is 18-24°c. In Nova Scotia I base my direct seed time on the full moon in June- my grandfather swore by that date and it hasn’t failed me yet.
Below are some of the basics for growing green string beans.
Sow in a row 1-2 weeks apart to extend your harvest
Days to sprout: 6-14
Days to maturity: 60
Seed spacing: 4”
Row spacing: 24”
Seed Depth": 1”
Plant spacing: 6”
Soil pH: 6.5-7.5
One of my favorite recipes to use green beans in is Nova Scotia Hodgepodge. This comforting soup includes multiple local veggies.
