Sustainable Practices for Vegetable Production in the South
Dr. Mary Peet, NCSU
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Bean nutrient recommendations based on soil tests

Fertilizer timing Nitrogen
lbs/acre		 Soil phosphorus level-lbs/acre P2O5 .. .. Soil potassium level-lbs/acre K2O
Low Med High V. high Low Med High V. high
Crop: Snap bean
Total recommended 40-80 80 60 40 20 .. .. 40 40 20 20
Broadcast and disk in or drill deep* 20-40 40 40 0 0 .. .. 40 40 0 0
Band-place with planter** 0-40 40 20 40 20 .. .. 40 20 40 20
Crop: Lima Beans
Total recommended 60-90 120 80 40 20 .. .. 160 120 80 40
Broadcast and disk in or drill deep* 25-50 80 40 20 0 .. .. 120 80 0 20
Band-place with planter** 20 40 40 20 20 .. .. 40 40 20 20
Sidedress 3-5 weeks after emergence 25-40 0 0 0 0 .. .. 0 0 0 0

* Altrnatively, reduce preplant N amounts and sidedress 20 to 30 pounds N at bloom.
** Applied in band 2 to 3 inches from the row and 1.5 inch deep.