phaseolus vulgaris
One of the most popular old-fashioned pole beans producing broad, meaty, stringless 9-inch pods that can be eaten fresh, preserved or as dried shell beans. Harvest 66 days.
28.35 g
Light | Full sun |
Row spacing | 3 feet |
Plant spacing | 6 inches |
Planting depth | 1.5 inches |
Days to germination | 6-10 |
Plant height | 5-8 feet |
Gardener’s Notes: Beans need warm weather and fertile, well-drained soil. Plant in late spring after temperatures reach 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Form a tripod with three 6-8 foot poles. Sow 4-6 seeds around each pole. Thin to 3 or 4 plants per pole. To plant in rows, space seeds every 2 inches, support vines. Keep soil moist. Harvest pods when 6 inches long, before seeds inside develop. Pick bean pods daily to keep plants productive.