phaseolus vulgaris
Terrific taste and easy harvest make this pole variety a favorite. Beans are smooth, round & meaty and reach about 6 inches long. Harvest in 62 days.
Light | Full sun |
Row spacing | 3 feet |
Plant spacing | 4 inches |
Planting depth | 1 inch |
Days to germination | 6-10 |
Plant height | 5-8 feet |
Gardener’s Notes: Beans need warm weather and fertile well-drained soil. Plant directly in the garden in late spring only when nights reach 55F (13C). Form a tripod with 6-8 foot stakes. Sow 4-6 seeds around each stake. Thin to 3 plants each stake. To plant in rows, space seeds every 4 inches and provide supports. Harvest when pods are filled out, but before seeds inside develop. Pick every other day to keep plants productive.