Sow 1/2 to 1 inch deep
Germination 10 to 14 days
Start indoors February through April
Transplant after all risk of frost has passed
Direct sow May through early August
Succession sow every 2 weeks for constant supply of beans
Matures 55 days for green beans, 70 to 80 days for dried beans
Height up to 6 to 7 feet tall, will need a lot of support
Spread 18 inches wide
Full sun
Well drained soil and will need at least an inch of water per week during growing period
Companion planting -
Bush beans blend well with like sized warm season vegetable such as peppers,
tomatoes, squash, lettuce, spinach and aubergines as they can help protect and offer
partial shade.
For fresh use, pick pods as soon as they are well filled out.
For dried beans harvest in about 80 days when the pods start to dry on the plant.
To dry beans, allow beans to stay on the plants until they are partially dry. Pull up the plants and
hang them in a warm, dry place with good air circulation until the pods and beans are thoroughly dry.
Shell the beans and store.
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