See exactly when and how to prune pole beans to get the most green beans.
Today was fertilizing day in the garden. The speaker watered the plants by hand to ensure the fertilizer was properly absorbed into the soil. While this step is necessary for the grow boxes, it is not required for the soil beds.
The speaker also discussed the importance of pruning pole beans and removing ground leaves. Pruning the beans and guiding them up a string is necessary for optimal growth. Removing the lowest leaves on the ground allows for better access to water and nutrients, while also preventing buds from chewing on the leaves. Additionally, the speaker emphasized the importance of stem arrangement and tendril handling to maximize yield.
Key Takeaways
- Hand watering is necessary for fertilizing grow boxes in the garden.
- Pruning pole beans and removing ground leaves is crucial for optimal growth.
- Proper stem arrangement and tendril handling can maximize yield.
Fertilizing Day
On fertilizing day, the speaker watered the plants by hand to ensure that the fertilizer was properly absorbed into the soil. This process was done specifically for the grow boxes, as it was not necessary for the soil beds.
In addition to fertilizing, the speaker also pruned and guided the pole beans up a string. The lowest leaves were removed to make room for feeding and watering, and to prevent buds from chewing on them.
It was important to have at least one stem on a string, and to avoid having two stems on one string with no stems on an adjacent string. The speaker carefully unwound the extra stem from the string and wound it onto an empty string, ensuring that the tendrils were not broken in the process.
By separating the pole beans onto adjacent strings, they were able to maximize their yield and production by having access to light, space, and air. The speaker continued this process with all of the pole beans.
Hand Watering
In order to get the fertilizer into the soil, the speaker hand watered the grow boxes on fertilizing day. This was not necessary for the soil beds. The speaker pruned and guided the pole beans up a string. The lowest leaves were removed to make room for feeding and watering and to prevent buds from chewing on them.
When it comes to the stems themselves, the speaker made sure that each stem was on a separate string. If there were extra strings, the second stem was removed from one string and given to another. The tendrils of the pole bean are sturdy and flexible, so the speaker was careful when unwinding them from the string where they didn’t belong. They were then wound onto an empty string to maximize yield and production.
Grow Boxes Vs Soil Beds
When it comes to growing plants, there are different methods that gardeners can use. Two of the most common methods are grow boxes and soil beds. Here are some differences between the two:
Grow Boxes
- Fertilizing: In grow boxes, fertilizing needs to be done by hand in order to get the fertilizer into the soil.
- Watering: Watering in grow boxes is also done manually.
- Space: Grow boxes take up less space than soil beds and can be used in smaller areas.
- Mobility: Grow boxes can be moved around more easily than soil beds, making it easier to adjust for sunlight and other factors.
- Drainage: Grow boxes typically have better drainage than soil beds, which can be beneficial for certain plants.
Soil Beds
- Fertilizing: Fertilizing in soil beds is done naturally through the soil.
- Watering: Watering in soil beds can be done through irrigation systems or by hand.
- Space: Soil beds take up more space than grow boxes and may be better suited for larger gardens.
- Drainage: Soil beds may not have as good drainage as grow boxes, which can be problematic for some plants.
Overall, the choice between grow boxes and soil beds depends on the gardener’s preferences and the specific needs of the plants being grown.
Pruning Beans
In order to maximize the yield and production of pole beans, it is important to prune and guide them up a string. The lowest leaves that are on the ground should be removed to make room for feeding and watering. This also prevents leaves from being available for buds to chew on.
When it comes to the stems, it is important to ensure that there is at least one stem on a string. If there are extra strings, it is best to avoid having two stems on one string and no stems on an adjacent string. If this is the case, the second stem should be removed from the string and given to another string.
The tendrils of pole beans are sturdy and flexible, so as long as they are handled carefully, they will not break off. It is important to unwind the stem from the string where it doesn’t belong and wind it on an empty string to ensure that the pole beans have the light space, air, and everything they need to thrive.
By following these pruning techniques, growers can ensure that their pole beans have the best chance of producing a bountiful harvest.
Removing Ground Leaves
In order to maximize yield and production, it is important to remove the leaves that are on the ground. This allows for more space for feeding and watering, and prevents buds from chewing on the leaves.
When pruning pole beans, it is important to guide them up a string and remove any leaves that are on the ground. This can be done by carefully unwinding the tendrils from the string and winding them onto an adjacent string that is empty.
It is important to ensure that there is only one stem on each string. If there are extra strings, it is best to remove the second stem from a string and give it to another string. This will allow for more space and light for the pole beans to grow and produce.
It is important to handle the tendrils carefully to avoid breaking them off. By removing ground leaves and properly guiding the pole beans up the string, growers can ensure maximum yield and production.
Stem Arrangement
In order to ensure proper growth and maximum yield, it is important to arrange the stems of pole beans correctly. The speaker in the video emphasizes the importance of having at least one stem on a string and avoiding having two stems on one string with no stems on an adjacent string.
To achieve this, the speaker removes the second stem from a string and gives it to another string. The tendrils of the pole bean are sturdy and flexible, allowing for careful unwinding from the incorrect string and winding onto an empty one. This creates the necessary space and access for feeding and watering, as well as maximizing yield and production.
Additionally, the speaker notes the importance of pruning and guiding the pole beans up a string. This includes removing leaves that are on the ground to make room for feeding and watering, and to prevent leaves from being available for buds to chew on. By taking these steps, growers can ensure healthy and productive pole bean plants in their grow boxes.
Tendril Handling
During fertilizing day, the grow boxes were watered by hand to ensure that the fertilizer was properly absorbed into the soil. While pruning pole beans, it is important to remove leaves that are on the ground to create space for feeding and watering, and to prevent buds from chewing on them. The stems should be guided up a string, and only one stem should be on each string. If there are extra strings, it is important to avoid having two stems on one string and no stems on an adjacent string. If this occurs, the second stem should be removed from the string and given to another string. The tendrils of pole beans are sturdy and flexible, so they can be unwound from the wrong string and carefully wound onto an empty string to maximize yield and production.
Maximizing Yield
In order to maximize yield, the speaker recommends pruning and guiding pole beans up a string. This involves removing leaves that are on the ground to make room for feeding and watering. By doing so, the soil is opened up for access and leaves are not available for buds to chew on. Additionally, it is important to have at least one stem on a string and to avoid having two stems on one string and no stems on an adjacent string.
To achieve this, the speaker carefully unwinds the tendrils of the pole bean from the string where it doesn’t belong and begins winding it on a string that’s empty. This ensures that the plants have the light, space, and air that they need to maximize their yield and production. By separating the stems onto adjacent strings, the pole beans are able to grow to their full potential.