Egyptian Bean

Dolichos lablab, Fabaceae

Zones

8a–11b

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Purple YamDioscorea alata

Nitrogen Fixation

AllamandaAllamanda cathartica

Pollinator Sharing

CantaloupeCucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

RiceOryza sativa

Nitrogen Fixation

MashuaTropaeolum tuberosum

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Ivy GourdCoccinia grandis

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

CentroCentrosema pubescens

Both leguminous climbing beans compete for similar soil conditions and trellising space

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Egyptian Bean grow in?

Egyptian Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 8a through 11b.

Is Egyptian Bean a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Egyptian Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Egyptian Bean?

Good companions for Egyptian Bean include Purple Yam, Allamanda, Cantaloupe, Rice, Mashua.

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