Beans (Bush Snap) Growing Guide Phaseolus vulgaris Crop Rotation Group Legumes (Pea and Bean family) ● 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. 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. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. 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. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Beans (Bush Snap) Aphid, Black Bean Aphids (General) Cutworm Grasshopper Japanese Beetle Mexican Bean Beetle Slug Snail Spider Mite Thrips Wireworm Plant Diseases which Affect Beans (Bush Snap) Bean Mosaic Virus Bean Powdery Mildew Bean Root Rot Bean Rust Bean White Mold
