Beans love warm soil, so wait until the soil has warmed up, usually June in areas with cold winters, and then plant the bean seeds 4 inches apart in hills or mounds to help the soil drain well. If you purchase seed there will be detailed instructions on the seed pack. If you plant seedlings, give them a spot with full sun and before you plant improve the soil by digging in 3 to 4 inches of compost. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti