If you did not inoculate the soil at planting, can solid inoculate be used when transplanting into garden?
Yes, here is an article that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/soil-inoculants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/growing-bush-beans.htm
Can someone tell me how to identify bean plants by their leaves? Showing me pictures and labeling the different bean plants might help. I want to know what type of bean plant is growing in my yard.
Identification from the leaves may be difficult.
The beans themselves will give you a better guide.
Here are some articles for you with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/tips-for-growing-beans.htm
http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene8f63.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/pole-bean-pinching.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/growing-fava-beans.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/castor-bean/castor-bean-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/scarlet-runner-bean/growing-scarlet-runner-beans.htm
When the beans are first put in ground, do they need to be watered right away or wait until the sprouts come up?
Beans need adequate moisture. I would water them after planting so that the soil surface is evenly moist (but not damp/soggy) then water them about once a week or more frequently during dry weather.
For more information on growing beans, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/tips-for-growing-beans.htm
I'm not sure what the problem is with my French dwarf bean plants. They are starting to develop a woody (almost rotted) stalk, yet they are still producing flowers and sprouting beans. Could you tell me what this is and how I can fix it? Thank you
I would check for borers, which can burrow into the stalks and cause them to become woody. The corn borer is a common pest of bean plants. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/corn/controlling-corn-borer-pests.htm
I have beans planted in large containers. I usually water in the morning. My plants are entirely yellow (stem, leaves and leaf veins). I purchased organic fertilizer 1-3-2 and added, which I think burned the leaves. Last night around 4pm I checked and the soil was dry. Could my plants be under watered?
Yellow leaves are usually a sign of underwatering. When I water any container plants, when the temperature gets very high during the day, I usually give them a good soaking at night instead of in the morning. You could also put a light layer of mulch in the containers to help preserve the moisture. If they still get dry, water only the soil (not the leaves) sometime before noon. This article will give you some tips on caring for bean plants in containers:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/growing-beans-in-containers.htm
Can I trench old broad bean stalks back into the garden? Also peas?
Can I trench old Broad Bean Stalks back into the garden? Also Peas?
I have many small plants with dozens and dozens of tiny beans and some more blossoms but the beans are failing to grow larger. They are growing in soil which has had leaf mulch incorporated. Should I be watering? Is there a fertilizer (epsom salts, coffee grounds, lime) which will provide more nutrients for better production?
Yes, watering could help your beans grow bigger, since water stress could stunt beans.
It is beneficial to have a soil test done to see what nutrients or pH amendments your garden needs. Adding compost won't hurt in any case. However, be cautious about adding any nitrogen-containing fertilizer or manure, because it can impair bean production. A commercial fertilizer that provides phosphorus and potassium, or organic alternatives like bone meal and potash, will help your plants produce.
See these articles for more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/plants-potassium.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/fertilizer-options-for-your-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm