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Stages of Bean Growth - Plowing

Plowing Crop Emerges Growth Flowering Bean Pods
Moldboard plowing
Ground is fall or spring moldboard or chisel plowed.
Chisel plowing
Chisel plowing is a reasonable substitute for moldboard plowing, leaving more surface residue and potentially causing less soil compaction.
Weeding
Ground is leveled in mid May to take out first flush of weeds.
Herbicide application before planting
Prior to planting, herbicide is applied and incorporated into the soil to prevent weed growth.
Planting
Planting starts the first of June. Beans are planted in rows with a planter, or can be solid seeded with a grain drill. Fertilizer is either applied with a planter, or is applied broadcast with the herbicide prior to planting.
Bean planted in rows
Image of a bean field following cultivation for weed control

 

Last Updated: April 3, 2009
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