Bountiful Beans, Every Season—Your Simple, Reliable Guide
Craving crisp green beans, buttery limas, or hearty dried beans from your own garden? This step-by-step guide makes growing any type of bean easy, whether you’re working in Texas soil or tackling your first vegetable patch anywhere in the South.
What You’ll Learn in This Guide
- Which bean types (bush, pole, snap, lima, shelling) thrive in your region—and how to choose the best for your needs
- Secrets for preparing your soil and starting beans from seed, with clear instructions for both beginners and seasoned gardeners
- Planting guides for spring, summer, and fall success—timelines and spacing made easy
- Watering, fertilizing, and mulching beans for consistent yields
- Effective, low-chemical solutions for pests and disease (especially bean beetles and fungal problems)
- Harvesting tips: when to pick for peak flavor, and how to save seeds for next year
Table of Contents
- Bean Basics: Understanding Your Options
- Soil Prep & Location—Keys to Bean Success
- Planting: Schedules, Depth, and Spacing by Type
- Water & Nutrient Management
- Trellises and Supports for Pole Beans
- Keeping Beans Healthy—Pests, Disease, and Fixes
- Harvesting and Storing Beans
- Troubleshooting Common Problems
- Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
By Stephanie Suesan Smith, Ph.D., Master Gardener
With a lifelong passion for gardening and advanced training in southern soils and crops, Stephanie brings you clear, supportive guidance for homegrown harvests—rooted in years of experience teaching Texas gardeners what really works.
Get Your Guide
Available on Amazon in an ebook or a paperback.
Is This Guide for You?
This guide is for you if:
- You’re unsure when or how to plant beans in Texas or the South
- You’ve struggled with pests, fungal issues, or poor yields in the past
- You want a no-nonsense walkthrough—plus troubleshooting tips you can actually use
- You want to try new dry or snap bean varieties with confidence
