Jack Miller

Green beans do need to be dry before freezing if you want them to keep their best texture and flavor.   If you’ve been wondering whether green beans need to be dry before freezing, the short answer is yes, because excess water on the surface leads to ice crystals, freezer burn, and a mushy result … Read more

Yes, green beans need to be blanched before canning. Skipping this step isn’t just a shortcut, it can actually be unsafe. If you’ve been wondering whether green beans need to be blanched before canning, the answer is a firm yes, and there are some pretty good reasons for it. In this post, we will look … Read more

Green beans do need support, but whether yours actually require a trellis depends on the type you’re growing.   Bush beans are the compact overachievers that stand on their own, while pole beans are the vigorous climbers that will happily sprawl across your garden floor without something to grab onto.   If you’ve ever wondered … Read more

Green beans need sunlight to grow, but the amount they need depends on what you’re actually growing them for.   If you’re growing green beans for the pods, they need a solid six to eight hours of direct sunlight a day to thrive.   But if you’re growing them for the leaves or as a … Read more

Green beans do need stakes, but it’s not quite that simple because some varieties don’t.   If you’ve been wondering whether or not to bother with stakes for your green beans, the answer depends on whether you’re growing bush beans or pole beans.   Bush beans generally don’t need stakes since they grow in compact, … Read more