How do I harvest snap beans?
How do I harvest snap beans?
Snap beans (also called green beans, string beans, or wax beans) should be harvested frequently and thoroughly. Leaving mature pods on the plant decreases yields as the bean plant puts its energy into seed development rather than additional crop production. Harvest snap beans when the pods are young and firm and the seeds are small.
Learn more in this article: Growing Green Beans
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