Green Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
💧 Watering
Every 2–3 days, keep soil slightly moist
☀️ Light
Full sun, 6+ hours
💦 Humidity
Average
🌡️ Temperature
60–85°F (15–29°C)
Soil
Well-draining potting mix
✨ Fertilizing
Minimally — beans fix their own nitrogen
🪴 Repotting
Annual — direct sow
About Green Bean
Fast producing warm season vegetable. Bush varieties are compact and great for containers.
Care tips
- Harvest when pods are young and tender
- Don't over-fertilize — too much nitrogen means fewer beans
- Bush beans produce all at once; pole beans over a longer period