Vegetables
Beginner
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Bush Green Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
About Plant: Bush Green Bean
A compact bean that needs no tall trellis and produces a concentrated flush of tender green pods.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterRegular, even moisture
SoilWell-drained garden loam (6.0–7.0)
Spacing4–8 inches
Height18–24 inches
Time to Harvest50-60
Planting Depth1 inch
Germination Time5–12 days
Expert Growing Tips
Direct sow and pick pods often; succession sow bush beans for a longer harvest.