Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the soil by removing weeds and loosening it
Mix in compost if needed
Plant beans after the last frost
Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches deep
Space seeds according to the bean type
Water the soil gently after planting
Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge
Provide support for pole beans
Thin seedlings if they are too crowded
Mulch around plants to retain moisture
Water at the base of the plants as they grow
Harvest beans when pods are tender and firm