Beans (Bush Snap) Growing Guide

Phaseolus vulgaris

Crop Rotation Group

Legumes (Pea and Bean family) ●

Soil

Rich soil, well-drained, and mulched with plenty of organic matter to retain moisture.

Position

Full sun to very light shade.

Frost tolerant

Warm-season annuals, cannot tolerate frost.

Feeding

Mulch the soil with compost the soil before planting. Supplemental fertilizer seldom required.

Spacing

Single Plants: 9" (25cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 5" (15cm) with 1' 1" (35cm) row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Plant seeds 2 inches deep and 6 inches apart in late spring, after the last frost has passed and the soil is warm. Make additional sowings until midsummer.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Bush beans are among the easiest vegetables to grow; highly recommended for first-time gardeners. Also can be used as a warm-weather cover crop to boost soil nitrogen levels.

Harvesting

Gather pods before they fill with seeds. When picked often, many varieties continue to produce for up to a month.

Troubleshooting

Japanese beetles and Mexican bean beetles sometimes damage leaves and pods. Gather them in broad containers of soapy water in the cool of the morning.