Soil
Average, well drained soil.
Position
Full sun to very light shade.
Frost tolerant
Warm-season annuals, cannot tolerate frost.
Feeding
Mix an organic fertilizer into the soil before planting, using rates given on the label. Supplemental fertilizer seldom required.
Companions
Beet, Marigold, Carrot, Celery, Swiss Chard, Corn, Cucumber, Peas, Potatoes, Strawberry, Radish and Cabbage.
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.
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.
