How to Fix
Beans should receive about 1 inch of water per week.
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Nutrient Deficiencies
Although beans fix nitrogen, they can still suffer from nutritional deficiencies in poor soil.
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Inoculants boost nitrogen fixation and make it easier for beans to absorb nutrients.
Purchasing disease-resistant seeds from reliable seed companies can keep some plant diseases out of your garden.
Strongly scented herbs and flowers, likemarigoldsandnasturtiums, are especially good companion plants for natural pest control.
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