Pole Beans

Botanical Name

Phaseolus vulgaris

Hardiness

Annual

Height

5 to 10 feet

Width

1 to 2 feet

Flowers

Mid to late summer: white

Fruit

Green pods, some varieties producing purple or yellow pods

Light

Full sun

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

Direct sow outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Beans germinate in temperatures 70 F to 80 F. Germination is slow and very poor when soil temps are below 60 F.
Never soak seeds before planting as this may damage seeds
Plant seeds 1 inch deep, 4-6 inches apart in rows 30-36 inches apart; or in hills, 4-6 seeds per hill, 30 inches apart with 30 inches between rows
Pole beans require adequate support to grow on. Construct or place supports before seeding to avoid damaging the shallow roots of these plants.
Mulch the soil around plants after the 2nd set of true leaves appears
Provide even moisture, about 1 inch per week

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