How to Grow Yellow Beans Using a Hydroponic System for Beginners
Basic Data
- ☀ Ideal Temperature: Yellow Beans thrive in temperatures between 60°F to 75°F.
- 🌱 Germination Time: Typically takes 7 to 14 days to germinate.
- 📅 Time to Maturity: Begins to produce beans in about 50 to 65 days.
Germination Steps
- Step 1: Soak the planting sponge and gently squeeze out excess moisture.
- Step 2: Place Yellow Beans seeds into the damp sponge.
- Step 3: Keep in a warm environment until seeds germinate.
- Step 4: Transfer the sponge with the sprouted seeds to the hydroponic system.
Growing Process
Light Requirements Table
| Stage | Light Duration | Light Spectrum | Light Intensity |
| Germination | Not required | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Seedling | 14-16 hours/day | Full spectrum | 200-300 µmol/m²/s |
| Vegetative | 16-18 hours/day | Full spectrum | 300-500 µmol/m²/s |
| Mature | 16-18 hours/day | Full spectrum | 300-500 µmol/m²/s |
- 💧 Water Pump Volume and Duration: Set to cycle every 15 minutes.
- 🔧 pH Value: 6.0 to 6.8.
- 🍼 Nutrient Ratio:
- Nitrogen: 180 parts per million
- Phosphorus: 120 parts per million
- Potassium: 200 parts per million
- Calcium: 150 parts per million
- Magnesium: 75 parts per million
- Trace Elements: Include Iron, Manganese, Zinc at 2 parts per million each as needed.
Plant Benefits
- Nutritional Value: High in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
- Culinary Flexibility: Perfect for fresh salads, steaming, or stir-frying.
- High Yield: Known for their prolific production under good growing conditions.
Conclusion
Yellow Beans are an excellent choice for hydroponic beginners due to their straightforward growing requirements and quick harvest cycle. They are a productive crop, offering delicious and nutritious beans that can be a staple in any home garden.