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Planting Information

Seed and Seeding Rates

Plant seed tested for bacterial blight, free of splits and cracks. Seed at 2" depth May 20 to May 30.

Pinto - 50-65 lbs/A PLS (70,000 plants/A) Navy - 38-45 lbs/A PLS (90,000 plants/A)

PLS = Pure Live Seed

 

Yield % of 30" Row

Row Width Pinto Navy
40" 94 80
30" 100 100
20" 106 118
10" 122 131

Soil temperature at planting depth should be 50 Degrees or higher. Beans are not frost tolerant.

Rotate beans every 3-4 years. Do not have in rotation with sunflowers, mustard or rapeseed.

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