Bush Bean

Bush beans prefer warm, well-drained soil around pH 6.0-7.0 with moderate fertility. They generally need little supplemental nitrogen, and regular picking keeps compact plants producing tender pods.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Even moisture; about 1 in/week including rain

Spacing

6 in

First harvest

50–65 days

Tips

• Sow 1 inch deep and 3-6 inches apart once soil reaches 60°F.
• Water at the base for about 1 inch weekly, giving special attention to flowering and pod fill.
• Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizer and use a bean-specific rhizobial inoculant if beans are new to the bed.
• Keep foliage dry when working around plants and inspect for Mexican bean beetles.
• Pick pods before seeds bulge and sow another short row every 2-3 weeks for successive harvests.

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