Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Loosen the soil and remove weeds
Mix in compost if needed
Plant seeds after the last frost
Sow seeds 1 inch deep
Space seeds 2 to 4 inches apart
Space rows 18 to 24 inches apart
Water the soil after planting
Keep the soil evenly moist
Thin seedlings if they are crowded
Provide support for pole beans
Harvest beans when pods are young and tender