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Bush Beans

( Phaseolus vulgaris )

Plant Detail


Features

No garden is complete without some green beans and the bush beans are one of the easiest and most reliable vegetables to grow. Unlike pole beans, they do not require support. The plant forms a small, shrub-like mound of foliage. Regular harvesting encourages the plant to produce more beans through the season. Pick the pods just when the beans start to develop. New plants can also be added to the garden mid-season if more beans are desired.

Uses

Superb for eating alone with light seasoning or diced and added to a variety of dishes. Delicious when lightly steamed or boiled. Preserve by canning, drying, or freezing. Wash fruits, vegetables and herbs thoroughly before eating.


Care Instruction


 Plant Feed

     Use a fertilizer formulated for vegetables.

 Watering

     Keep well-watered.

 Soil

     Fertile, well-drained soil.

 Sun light

     Full Sun

Basic Care Summary

Plant in a sunny location after the threat of frost has passed. Best in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep soil moist, watering freely in dry weather. Harvest when silks turn brown.