These include Strike, Podsquad, Blazer, Triumph, Atlantic, Gatorgreen, Greencrop, Sprite, and many others. In later spring plantings when soil temperatures are warmer, there is no advantage to the dark seed coats. Handling Seed Handle seed carefully. Affected plants either never mature or mature later than plants from undamaged seeds. The pH should be between 6.0 and 6.8.
Good drainage minimizes the risk of seedling diseases.
Rotation Crops Root rot organisms and bacterial diseases often build up in soil when snap beans are planted repeatedly in the same field. A minimum three-year rotation is recommended, extended to four or five years if root rot diseases become serious. Corn, milo, and small grains are good rotation crops. Seedbed Preparation Turn the soil, disk thoroughly, and smooth before planting to obtain a uniform planting surface. Making low beds may improve drainage and help warm the soil in spring.