Watering & Fertilizing Beans by National Gardening Association
Editors Beans need about one inch of water a week for good
growth. If your garden doesn't get sufficient rain, you must
water. Watering is probably the most critical summer gardening
chore for many people, and it's the job most often done wrong.
Seven Watering Fundamentals 1) Avoid frequent, light waterings.
That's the biggest mistake people make. They think splashing a
little water on the beans will make them happy, just as a wake-
up splash refreshes us. The reverse is true for plants. Water
beans deeply but gently to a depth of four to six inches.
Thorough soaking encourages the roots to seek water deep in the
soil. With a deep root system, the plants can survive hot, dry
weather a lot better. 2) Don't water by the calendar, but rather
when the plants need it. Check the appearance of the plants, the
condition of the soil on the surface and the condition four to
five inches down. Plants will often look wilted on a hot
afternoon - that's okay; the