Bean 'Navy'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Navy is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Navy needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Navy about 14 days after your last frost date.

Navy is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Eating raw beans may lead to “bean poisoning”.²

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¹ United States Department of Agriculture

² Causes of Food Borne Illness