When to Plant Autumn Kidney Beans: A Detailed Guide to Planting Time and Methods

SummaryThe planting time for autumn kidney beans is from late July to October, with some variation in planting time across different regions. Planting methods for autumn kidney beans: select high-quality varieties with strong disease resistance and relatively high heat tolerance, then plant according to the local climate. They can be planted in sandy soil with good aeration. The suitable row spacing, plant spacing and depth are about 60 cm, 30 cm and 20 cm respectively. 3 seeds can be placed in each hole, and supports need to be set up in time in the later stage of growth.

I. Planting time for autumn kidney beans

1. In North China and Northwest China, it is from July to early August.

2. In Central China, it is from late July to early August.

3. In East China, it is from late July to early September.

4. In Southwest China, it is in early August.

5. In South China, it is from late August to October.

6. For autumn kidney beans, it is important to grasp the suitable planting time. If sown too early, the flowering period may encounter high temperatures, making flower drop, pod drop and severe rust disease more likely. If sown too late, the growth period will be short and the yield will also decline somewhat.

II. Planting methods for autumn kidney beans

1. Selecting varieties

When planting autumn kidney beans, you first need to select high-quality varieties. At present, the varieties with relatively good sales on the market include Fengshou No. 1 and Didouwang No. 1. These two varieties have strong disease resistance and relatively high heat tolerance, and they also have broad adaptability to the environment. Generally, their seedling emergence rate is also much higher than that of other varieties.

2. Sowing time

When sowing autumn kidney beans, sow according to the local climate. Generally, suitable temperature conditions are more conducive to the rooting and sprouting of autumn kidney beans. If sown too early, flower drop is likely to occur, while if sown too late, growth will be relatively slow and the yield will also be relatively low.

3. Land preparation and fertilization

(1) Autumn kidney beans are suitable for planting in sandy soil with good aeration. After selecting the soil, deep plowing should be carried out to make beds. For each mu of land, 3000 kg of decomposed soil ash fertilizer can be evenly spread on the beds.

(2) If the soil is severely acidic, an appropriate amount of lime powder can be added to adjust the soil pH, which is more conducive to the robust growth of autumn kidney beans.

4. Planting distance

(1) When sowing, pay attention to the spacing. Generally, sowing can be carried out with a row spacing of about 60 cm, a plant spacing of about 30 cm, and a planting hole depth of 20 cm. 3 seeds can be placed in each hole, which helps increase the number of seedlings.

(2) Then fill the holes level and water all the soil thoroughly. After about 3 days, germination will begin.

5. Training vines onto supports

(1) In summer, autumn kidney beans grow relatively vigorously, so supports need to be set up in time to encourage the leaves of autumn kidney beans to grow along the poles and to extend the growing space of autumn kidney beans.

(2) Setting up supports can improve the airiness among the branches and leaves, enabling them to fully absorb light, which is conducive to more vigorous growth of autumn kidney beans.