Plant at a depth of 1 – 1.5”, placing seeds into moisture.
Dry beans can successfully be planted in narrow (<15”) or wide rows (>15”), with black, navy and pinto bean types typically being better suited to narrow-row production. Research has indicated a yield advantage to planting these bean types in narrow rows.
Target plant populations vary with market class, seed size and, in some cases, row width.
Dry beans are susceptible to damage from seed handling – whether you’re cleaning seed, treating seed, or running it through equipment.
Soak tests reveal if the seed coat has been cracked or damaged, and you can use them as a tool to adjust your seeding rates before planting.
Tips: Be sure to hit the “Special Crops” tab to find the drop down menu with Dry Bean options and reminder that the spreadsheet auto populates with average numbers for the province, so be sure to customize by adding your specific details in the white boxes
See photo of an EXAMPLE below
Weed management can be a challenge since dry beans are poor competitors with limited in-crop herbicide options. Start by choosing to plant into clean fields with low weed pressure and limited perennial weeds. Aim to keep the crop weed-free until V6, roughly six weeks after planting. Use a pre-plant incorporated herbicide and scout the field early after emergence.
