Planting

Plant until the end of March to achieve adequate yield and avoid pest and disease infestation.

Step 1

Plant 2-3 seeds per hole in rows. The spacing varies according to the type of beans:

Non-climbing beans: Spacing should be 50cm by 10cm between rows and plants

Climbing beans: Spacing should be 50cm by 20cm between rows and plants for climbing beans.

Step 2

To improve soil fertility, apply a hand full of well rotten manure & fertilizer shown below per planting hole and mix thoroughly with soil. The fertilizer application varies according to your area. For:

• Lake Victoria Crescent, Lake Kyoga basin and Northern Moist Farmlands and Western AEZs: Apply 25kg DAP/per acre at planting and 25kg urea per acre 3-4 weeks after germination.
• Mt. Elgon Farmlands: Apply 25kg MOP/acre at planting and 25kg of urea per acre 3-4 weeks after germination.
• Kapchorwa Farmlands: Apply 20kg DAP/acre at planting and 20kg urea per acre 3-4 weeks after germination.
• South western Highlands: Apply 20kg DAP/acre at planting and 20kg of CAN per acre 3-4 weeks after germination.

Step 3

Then thinly cover with a layer of soil to cover the seeds.

Step 4

Be sure to water your seeds if you sow before the on set of the rains.

Step 5

Remember to stake your climbing beans.