Jack Miller

The best time to harvest bush beans is when the pods are firm, crisp, and snap easily when you bend them.   If you’ve been wondering when to harvest bush beans, the short answer is that you should pick them before the seeds inside start to bulge and while the pods are still tender and … Read more

The best time to harvest beans for drying is when the pods have fully matured and turned brown or yellow on the plant.   If you’ve been wondering when to harvest beans for drying, the short answer is simple: wait until the pods are dry and the seeds inside rattle when you shake them.   … Read more

The best time to harvest asparagus beans is when the pods are young, tender, and before the seeds inside begin to bulge.   If you’ve been wondering when to harvest asparagus beans, the answer really comes down to timing and a little bit of daily observation.   Asparagus beans, also known as yardlong beans, grow … Read more

The best time to grow runner beans is from late spring to early summer, once the soil has warmed up and all danger of frost has passed.   If you’ve been wondering when to grow runner beans, the short answer is simple: they’re warm-season crops that hate the cold.   Plant them too early and … Read more

The best time to grow green beans is after the last frost date in your area, once the soil has warmed up to at least 60°F.   Green beans are warm-season crops that absolutely hate the cold, so planting them too early is one of the most common mistakes home gardeners make.   If you’ve … Read more