Planting French Beans. 5.5 22 Little chicks have planted French beans we are discovering what plants need to grow. We have five different pots with seeds and varied components. 1. Seeds, soil, but no water. 2. Seeds, soil, water, placed in the dark. 3. Seeds, soil, water, placed in the dark and cold (fridge) 4. Seeds, soil, water, placed in classroom. 5. Seeds, water, but no soil. Little Chicks will observe what happens to each pot over the next two weeks.