Phaseolus vulgaris
Great yields from plants that keep on producing 6-7 inch, dark green, stringless pods even in summer heat. Easy-to-grow bush type doesn’t require staking. Good fresh or preserved. Harvest in 52 days.
Light | Full sun |
Row spacing | 1.5-2 feet |
Plant spacing | 3 inches |
Planting depth | 1.5 inches |
Days to germination | 6-10 |
Plant height | 2 feet |
Gardener’s Notes: Beans need warm weather to sprout and grow. Plant in late spring after night temperatures reach 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius). Sow seeds 3 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Sow every 2-3 weeks until early summer for continuous supply. Keep soil evenly moist. Harvest when pods are about 6-7 inches long and before seeds inside begin to develop, Pick bean pods every other day to keep plants productive.