An easy, fast crop that feeds the soil with nitrogen. Direct-sow and pick by the handful.
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Full sun
Zones 3–11
4–6 in apart, rows 18–24 in apart.
Average, well-draining soil; pH 6.0–7.0. Do not over-fertilize with nitrogen, beans make their own.
About 1 in/week; keep steady once flowers and pods form. Avoid wetting foliage.
May – Jun
Jul – Aug
Direct sow after frost, beans dislike transplanting. Succession-sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest.
Good with Carrot, Cucumber, Corn, Strawberry, Marigold. Keep apart from Onion, Garlic, Fennel.