Beans — FarmPal
Nitrogen-fixing powerhouses that improve your soil while producing food.
Sun
full
Water
moderate
Spacing
Bush: 4-6 inches. Pole: 6-8 inches
Days to Harvest
Snap: 50-60 days. Dry: 80-100 days
Planting Depth
1-2 inches deep
Companion Plants
Corn
Squash
Carrots
Cucumbers
Strawberries
Avoid Planting Near
Onions
Garlic
Peppers
Fennel
Common Pests
Mexican bean beetles
Aphids
Spider mites
Japanese beetles
Diseases to Watch
Rust
Bacterial blight
Anthracnose
Mosaic virus
Growing Tips
- •Direct sow after soil reaches 60°F
- •Inoculate seeds with rhizobium for better nitrogen fixation
- •Don't overwater causes root rot
- •Install trellises for pole beans before planting
- •Don't work in wet bean plants spreads disease
Harvesting
- •Snap beans: pick when pods snap cleanly, before seeds bulge
- •Shell beans: harvest when pods change color, seeds are plump
- •Dry beans: let pods dry on plant until they rattle
- •Harvest every 2-3 days for continuous production
Storage
Fresh: refrigerator 5-7 days. Blanch and freeze. Dry beans: 1+ years.
Varieties
Blue Lake
Classic pole bean. Stringless. Heavy producer.
Kentucky Wonder
Heirloom pole bean. Great flavor.
Provider
Cold tolerant bush bean. Very reliable.
Dragon Tongue
Beautiful purple-streaked pods. Dual purpose.
Black Turtle
Compact bush. Perfect for drying.