Choose a sunny location with 6 to 8 hours of sunlight
Use well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5
Add compost or aged manure before planting
Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring as soon as soil can be worked
Plant seeds 1 to 1.5 inches deep and 2 inches apart
Space rows 18 to 24 inches apart
Install a trellis, fence, or support before plants begin climbing
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Mulch around plants to retain moisture and reduce weeds
Thin seedlings if they are crowded
Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizer
Harvest pods when they are plump but still tender
Pick regularly to encourage more pod production
Remove plants after harvest and rotate crops each year