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vegetable · warm-season

Green Beans

A fast, prolific summer staple that climbs or bushes, producing tender pods within weeks of flowering.

Green bean plants with clusters of slender pods growing in a garden row
Maturity55 days
SunFull sun
WaterModerate
Spacing4 in

↳ See the planting calendar for sow & harvest timing in your zone.

Care

Direct-sow after last frost once soil is warm. Bush varieties need no support; pole varieties need a trellis. Keep evenly watered, especially during flowering and pod set. Harvest every 2-3 days once pods start to size up to keep plants producing.

Watch for

  • bean beetles
  • powdery mildew
  • aphids
  • rust

Plant near

  • carrots
  • corn
  • cucumber

Cook it

What to make with your green beans