The planting method of yam beans is as follows:

1. Planting time.

The planting time of yam beans is around April in spring. This is a time when the temperature is high, the climate is warm, and the soil moisture is high, which can increase the chance of yam bean seeds germinating. If they are planted in pots, they can be planted earlier. Around March, an environment where the indoor temperature reaches about 20°C is enough.

2. Choose soil.

Yam beans have high requirements for soil. When planting yam beans, it is best to choose loose and breathable sandy soil. When planting, you can add decomposed leaves or base fertilizer to supplement the soil with nutrients. In addition, Sandy soil has high drainage capacity, which can effectively reduce water accumulation during the breeding process and promote the growth of yam beans.

3. Seed treatment.

Before planting yam beans, you can perform germination treatment. First, bury the yam beans in moist sand, cover them with 3 to 5 cm thick sand, and keep them in an environment of about 25°C until they sprout. Then it can be moved into the prepared matrix for curing.

4. Planting methods.

When planting yam beans, pay attention to each yam bean being evenly distributed and not too close together, otherwise they will rob each other of nutrients. Also, don’t plant too deep, which is not conducive to germination. Generally, about 5 centimeters is enough. After planting, water it once. If it is a potted yam bean, just put it in the sun for maintenance.

5. Water the frame.

When the yam beans begin to grow, they can be erected, which will facilitate the climbing of the stems and vines in the later stages. During the trellising, if it is not particularly dry, there is no need to water and topdress the yam beans before setting up the trellis. Cultivating and weeding is enough. Generally, when the stems and vines grow to about 20 nodes, they begin to bloom and form beans. At this time, they enter the vigorous growth period. Before the soil was dry, small watering was required.

6. Fertilize.

After flowering and bean formation, the amount of fertilizer and water required increases, which is a good period for top-dressing and watering. Water once every 5-7 days to keep the border dry. You can add water and top-dress three times. During the top-dressing period During the growth period of stems and leaves, 30 pounds of urea can be applied per acre. During the flowering stage, 40 pounds of compound fertilizer can be applied per acre. After that, 50 pounds of potassium sulfate compound fertilizer can be applied every acre of water.

7. Harvest.

Yam beans can generally be harvested around mid-September. Yams can be harvested in mid-October after the plants on the ground dry up. Remember to save some plump yam beans during harvest and sow them in early spring next year.