Green Bean Seeds

My daughter brought home green bean seeds from school. They were wrapped in a moist towel and placed in a plastic bag.

Something is now growing out of the seed but it is still in the plastic bag. Is it too late to plant it?

If not, what is the best way to plant it? Any advice would be welcome because I truly do not have a green thumb.

Thanks.


ANSWER:

It sounds like your green bean seed has sprouted! It shouldn't be too late to plant it. If you want to grow it indoors, plant it in a paper cup or clay pot filled with potting soil.

If you have a place to plant it outdoors, it will hopefully grow into a mature green bean plant and produce some beans for you to eat.

Green beans grow best in full sun. If it is a climbing variety (as opposed to a bush variety) it will need a stake or trellis to climb.

Place the green bean seed on top of the soil, and cover it lightly (about 1/2") with soil. Be sure to keep the soil damp, but not soggy-wet for the first week or so. After the plant has established roots, you can water it once or twice a week as needed.