Why Your Beans Aren’t Producing (And How to Fix It)

Want to grow more beans without the guesswork? In this video, I share 5 essential tips for growing bush and pole beans, including the timing, planting, and harvesting methods I use in my desert garden.

You’ll learn:
Introduction 00:00
✅ When to plant bush and pole beans in warm climates 00:39
✅ How to protect seedlings from birds and pests 01:16
✅ The key differences between bush and pole beans (and when to plant each) 01:52
✅ My watering and spacing tips for maximum production 03:18
✅ The right time to harvest beans for peak flavor and yield 04:23
🌿 bonus tip: the one thing I always do now to boost soil health using your finished bean plants. 04:57

📌 Featured varieties:
Bush beans: Dragon Tongue, Blue Lake Contender
Pole beans: Kentucky Wonder, Rattlesnake
My bean-growing method works especially well in hot and dry climates like Arizona, but these tips apply in most warm-season gardens.
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👇 Related videos and resources:
🌽 How to Grow a Three Sisters Garden →    • THREE SISTERS IN A RAISED BED GARDEN: Comp...  
🌱 When to Plant Vegetables in the Low Desert → https://growinginthegarden.bigcartel....
🌿 How To Grow Beans → https://growinginthegarden.com/growin...

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