Bicol University Guinobatan
Guinobatan, Albay
Field Report on String Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L)
Production
Baldo, Noel Jr.
Catalan, Mercy
Gacis, Madel
Lucena, Analiza
Socito, Edwin Paul
Velasco, Shiella
Submitted in partial fulfillment for the requirements
in CrSc 101: Field Production and Processing under
Dr. Sevella T. Almorfe
December 2024
Table of Contents
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Objectives ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Background Information ……………………………………………………………………………
Project Setting………………………………………………………………………………………
Materials and Methods…………………………………………………………………………………
Materials Used………………………………………………………………………………………
Site preparation……………………………………………………………………………………
Planting Process…………………………………………………………………………………
Crop Management ……………………………………………………………………………
Harvesting………………………………………………………………………………………
Results……………………………………………………………………………………………
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………
Summary of Findings………………………………………………………………………
Overall Evaluation of the project…………………………………………………………
Recommendations for future string bean production activities.…………………………
References …………………………………………………………………………………….
Appendices…………………………………………………………………………………..
Introduction
Objective:
1. For students to gain practical experience and problem-solving skills in cultivating string
beans
2. Develop skills like observation, Data recording, and analysis on the development stage of
string beans
3. Understand the morphology, physiology, and phenology of string throughout its cycle
4. Apply farm practices like pruning, picking, application of fertilizer and pesticides, etc. to
improve crop productivity.
Background Information:
String Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) is part of the Leguminous crop of the family Fabaceae.
It is widely consumed all over the world due to its nutritional contents and health (Chaurasia,
2022). In the Philippines, string beans, also known as sitao, are one of the most popular
vegetables. It's a real legume and more closely linked to cowpeas botanically. Before the seeds
develop or enlarge and still immature, the pods are harvested. Young leaves and stems are
consumed by steaming or boiling.
Snap beans, string beans, and green beans are high in fiber, folic acid, and vitamins A, C,
and K. They offer several health advantages, including improved bone health and depression
management. According to research studies, eating more plant-based meals, like green beans,
lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and death in general.
Project setting
The activity is situated near the Fish Pond field of BU-Guinobatan, Albay, Philippines, it
is where the String Bean Production project is located. The selected area for string bean
production is near cassava and banana plantations. Water sources such as ponds and faucets
for irrigation are also available in the area. With a humid weather condition and a sloped
landscape, the area is suitable for string bean production.
Materials and Methods
Materials Used:
• Seeds (var. Galante and Yardlong)
• Tools and equipment:
-Pail
-Fertilizer
-Watering cans
-Tire wire
-Pliers
-Bolo
-Hoe
-Trellis Rope
-Sprinkler
-PPE
• Inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, etc.)
- Urea (46-0-0)
-Complete (14-14-14)
Site Preparation
Land preparation was started by cleaning the land and getting rid of undesired surface
debris and weeds. Harrowing and plowing twice were done with one-week intervals. Soil bed
preparation has a measurement of 8 inches high, 1 meter board, and 13 meters long.
Planting Process
Using the suggested planting distance, seeds are sown in double rows, 2-3 seeds per
hill, at 1 cm deep. Soil is lightly applied to the seeds. Rows were spaced 50–75 cm apart, while
hills were spaced 25–30 cm apart. Trellis was prepared during the seed sowing to reduce labor
after the seeds emerged.
Crop Management:
• Both manual and sprinkler irrigation are used to irrigate string beans supplying water
every week or more. During the planting season, there is a frequent rain occurrence.
• Typhoons, class suspensions, and other unforeseen variables significantly impacted the
entire management of string beans, preventing the group from monitoring and managing
the occurrence of pests and diseases.
• Basal application and side dressing methods were used to apply fertilizer. After ten
days (10) of planting, 16 liters of water that contained 75 grams of urea (46-0-0) and 75
grams of complete fertilizer (14-14-14) were used for soaking. Subsequently, basal
application of mixed urea and complete fertilizer (2:1 ratio) were applied in the field.
• To avoid weed invasion, weeding was performed while the plant was still in its early
vegetative phase.
Harvesting:
• When pods are still young and green, they are harvested. To use their seeds for the
following planting season, over-matured pods are collected and preserved.
• Due to consecutive typhoons and tropical storms, harvesting was affected since there
was a mandatory class suspension.
Results
On the day of land preparation, is the same day of sowing seeds of string beans of the
variety of Galante, it was sown in one row because the seeds were insufficient. The other day, a
second batch of string bean seeds were sown (var. yardlong). After one week of observation,
seeds have already germinated, but it was noticed that there were ants in which some seeds were
eaten which is why we replaced and sowed seeds again. Weeds were also seen to be competing
with the growth of the string beans. We weren't able to observe from flowering to pod formation
caused by class suspension due to multiple typhoons. After typhoons, it was visited then noticed
that the water enters the seed bed and is stagnant which causes rotting to their stem.Also, weeds
are overpowering the area of string beans which affected the growth of the crop. These factors
(e g., Weather conditions, Soil type, presence of antagonists like ants, and weeds) resulted in
lesser yield of string beans.
The group harvested two times, wherein most of the fruits were nearing maturity. On the first
harvest, it was noticed that weeds are taking the area which is why some did not produce much.
On the first harvest, we accumulated 6.5 grams of combined young and matured string beans.
On the second harvest, we accumulated a total of 10 grams, where matured beans have higher
number compared to young beans. The maturity of the beans is because of the interval of
harvesting period which took longer, it is recommended to harvest every 3 days from the first
harvest to have young string beans.
Discussion
Analysis of the results (compare expected outcomes vs. actual outcomes).
- The growth development of the string beans production was observed the entire planting
season. From the collected data and total of harvested string beans, the outcome of the
production turned out well. Despite the challenges in climate, school works and class
suspension, the outcome of string beans production has a positive result.
Lessons learned during the production process.
- String beans production is easy when the materials needed are available and there is a
basic knowledge in string bean practices and management. One of the challenging parts
of producing string beans is the unpredictable climatic conditions. Based on the
experience of all groups, the entire production was affected by consecutive tropical storms
disrupting data collection and other production practices. Hence, being prepared in times
of unexpected circumstances is essential to reduce disappointment and yield loss.
Factors affecting yield and quality (e.g., weather conditions, soil type, pest pressure).
- Consecutive typhoons are the main factor that affected the yield and quality of the string
beans. Pest infestation was not observed due to multiple class suspensions.
Conclusion
1. Summary of findings.
Key objectives of the project such as learning farming methods, growing string beans on
a small scale, and obtaining practical experience in crop management were all accomplished in
this String beans production project. Despite major obstacles brought by typhoons and tropical
storms that postponed data collection, pest observation, and harvesting, the project was executed
successfully. The harvested string beans are not over-matured and have an acceptable quality in
terms of color and size. Overall production started five days after seed sowing there was
germination, three weeks later there was flowering, and then pods formed. However, the
disturbances brought on by the storms prevented the complete implementation of pest and
disease management.
2. Overall evaluation of the project
Notable accomplishments of the project were producing high-quality beans, using efficient
irrigation and land preparation techniques, and successfully growing string beans in a small-scale
region. Unfortunately, the project also encountered serious obstacles. The most notable failure
was the harvest delay brought on by unfavorable weather, which also limited the amount of time
available for effective crop management. The health of the plants was impacted since it was
impossible to completely implement pest and disease management methods. The initiative still
achieved its main goals despite these obstacles, and the crop offered insightful experiences for
future farming.
3. Recommendations for future string bean production activities.
Several suggestions ought to be taken into account for upcoming string bean production
initiatives. The first step is to increase disaster readiness by creating backup plans for unfavorable
weather, like strengthening farm infrastructure to resist storms and upgrading irrigation systems.
Furthermore, aggressive pest and disease control measures should be taken to guarantee crop
health even during unpredictable weather. Delays in important management operations like
fertilization and harvesting can also be avoided by rescheduling planting to avoid the unfavorable
weather of the season. Last but not least, spending money on crop protection techniques like
greenhouses or protective coverings may assist in sheltering crops from harsh weather
conditions, guaranteeing a larger yield that is consistent in quality
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LD, M. W. R. (2018, January 19). Everything you need to know about green beans.
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Appendices
APPENDIX A. Ghant Chart of Activities
Activities August- November 2025
August Sept 2-16 Sept 16-30 Oct 1-16 Oct 16- Nov 2- 16
29- Nov 1
Sept 1
Seed
procurement
Clearing
Land
preparation
Trellis
Planting
Fertilizer
application
Replanting
Weeding
Harvesting
