Threw a few cracked beans out last week, trying some new techniques to see how things go. Used clear plastic mat to warm the soil on some of the plants, and used opaque plastic cups to protect seedlings and also act as a mini greenhouse of sorts. They should grow out the top in a few weeks, cups will be left in place until harvest time. These are fem Think Different X Moby Dick seeds I created last year. Sprayed surrounding area with insecticide mixed with garlic/hot pepper spray, hopefully will keep them from being eaten. Also added 'piss bomb' (pop bottle filled with urine/alcohol mix with rope wick inserted) in nearby brush. I wont be visiting this spot often, but will try to update occasionally. Holes were drilled with 8" gas auger and soil amended with organic mix. They are approximately 5 gallon volume, but surrounding soil is sandy and soft so given adequate rain, plants should get decent sized.
