How to Soak Green Bean Seeds
Dried seeds are in a period of dormancy, meaning that they will not grow unless exposed to hospitable conditions. A seed is germinated when the seed coat is moistened and softened, which stimulates growth.
The term "chitting" refers to soaking seeds in water before planting. Chitting is beneficial to the home gardener because it cuts down the germination time of seeds, creates a quicker-growing mature plant and allows for only successful seeds to be planted.
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Things You'll Need
- Quart-size glass jar
- Plastic screening
- Rubber band
- Water
- Green bean seeds
Instructions
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Soaking
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Cut plastic screening so that it is about 2 inches wider than the opening of the glass jar and set aside.
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Fill the cleaned jar half full of tepid water and add green bean seeds.
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Place the plastic screening over the jar opening and secure with the rubber band.
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Set aside the jar with the green bean seeds inside and keep at room temperature of 65 degrees or higher for six to eight hours. Place the jar in a dark place to simulate the lack of sun underground.
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Gently drain the water from the jar by tipping it to the side. The plastic screening will allow the seeds to stay safely inside the jar while the water flows out.
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Add more water to the jar to rinse the green bean seeds, and then gently tip the jar to the side to remove excess water. Lay the jar on its side.
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Repeat Step 6 three times a day for the next three to four days.
Planting
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Green bean plants prefer warm and sunny locations. Experts recommend planting them after all possibilities of frost have passed.
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Green bean seeds thrive in well-drained and fertile soil. Verify that the soil meets package specifications.
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Before transplanting seeds, read package directions and dig appropriately sized holes.
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Transfer the germinated green bean seeds to soil gently and place with root pointing down.
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Cover the seed with soil and water according to package directions.
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