Those need to get into the ground and see the sun! Be careful with their roots. Bean roots are known to sensitive to handling. Generally they are direct sown because of they don’t like being transplanted. Separation of the ones growing so close may be rough on the plants.
noobwithboobs
I always thought beans didn’t really like being transplanted, but directly sown once temperatures are ~20°C
I’d wait until it’s hitting ~20°C where you are. I hope you’re in the southern hemisphere 😅
Iongdog
Beans don’t like to be transplanted and grow very quickly, it’s really much better to start them in their final container or garden spot, rather than moving them
Flame_Eraser
14 days? I think they REALLLY like your dirt !
Gold_Draw7642
The sooner the better. I’ve waited too long and had the plants get too leggy and weak and then fail, while beans I’ve stuck into the soil alongside them have thrived.
UntoNuggan
I have some experience with transplanting finicky beans, here’s what I would do here.
For transplanting I would cut the carton about halfway down so you have two clumps of beans. Don’t remove them from the carton yet.
Dig a big hole that is as deep as the carton but slightly wider.
Cut the corners of the carton to separate it from the soil, and see if you can just gently slide the clump of beans into the hole. Or upend upside down onto your hand and then gently flip it into the hole.
[Note: If they’re stuck to the bottom of the carton, you might need to cut the carton away from the roots as much as possible. (Ideally, without touching the roots.) If the carton doesn’t have a plastic coating / is biodegradable, just plant with the bottom part of the carton.]
You’ll have several beans per hole. Hopefully at least one will survive being transplanted. If you get more than one still alive in a week, then thin and enjoy eating your fresh bean shoots.
PSA if you have biodegradable pots, you can start them ahead and just plant the whole pot without touching the roots.
Gently fill in the rest of the hole with soil.
Embarrassed_Bite_754
It’s late fall in Barcelona, and I don’t think beans like winter weather where you are at.
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Those need to get into the ground and see the sun! Be careful with their roots. Bean roots are known to sensitive to handling. Generally they are direct sown because of they don’t like being transplanted. Separation of the ones growing so close may be rough on the plants.
I always thought beans didn’t really like being transplanted, but directly sown once temperatures are ~20°C
I’d wait until it’s hitting ~20°C where you are. I hope you’re in the southern hemisphere 😅
Beans don’t like to be transplanted and grow very quickly, it’s really much better to start them in their final container or garden spot, rather than moving them
14 days? I think they REALLLY like your dirt !
The sooner the better. I’ve waited too long and had the plants get too leggy and weak and then fail, while beans I’ve stuck into the soil alongside them have thrived.
I have some experience with transplanting finicky beans, here’s what I would do here.
For transplanting I would cut the carton about halfway down so you have two clumps of beans. Don’t remove them from the carton yet.
Dig a big hole that is as deep as the carton but slightly wider.
Cut the corners of the carton to separate it from the soil, and see if you can just gently slide the clump of beans into the hole. Or upend upside down onto your hand and then gently flip it into the hole.
[Note: If they’re stuck to the bottom of the carton, you might need to cut the carton away from the roots as much as possible. (Ideally, without touching the roots.) If the carton doesn’t have a plastic coating / is biodegradable, just plant with the bottom part of the carton.]
You’ll have several beans per hole. Hopefully at least one will survive being transplanted. If you get more than one still alive in a week, then thin and enjoy eating your fresh bean shoots.
PSA if you have biodegradable pots, you can start them ahead and just plant the whole pot without touching the roots.
Gently fill in the rest of the hole with soil.
It’s late fall in Barcelona, and I don’t think beans like winter weather where you are at.