Common Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris, Fabaceae
Guild Roles
Growing Conditions
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Tolerances
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Common beans are highly sensitive to juglone produced by butternut trees.
OnionAllium cepaOnion compounds can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation activity
Pyrethrum DaisyChrysanthemum cinerariifoliumPyrethrum produces insecticidal pyrethrin compounds that can also inhibit bean root development
Hala TreePandanus tectoriusHala tree's extensive prop root system and dense canopy severely limit bean cultivation underneath
OliveOlea europaeaOlive trees produce allelopathic compounds that can inhibit understory plant growth including beans
Mission OliveOlea europaeaOlive trees produce allelopathic compounds that can inhibit understory plant growth including beans
Manzanilla OliveOlea europaeaOlive trees produce allelopathic compounds that can inhibit understory plant growth including beans
Arbequina OliveOlea europaeaOlive trees produce allelopathic compounds that can inhibit understory plant growth including beans
Bay LaurelLaurus nobilisBay laurel contains aromatic compounds that can inhibit growth of nearby sensitive plants like beans
ChickpeaCicer arietinumBoth legumes compete for similar soil nutrients despite nitrogen fixation capabilities
East Indian LemongrassCymbopogon flexuosusLemongrass essential oils can inhibit bean germination and early seedling development
Indian JujubeZiziphus mauritianaIndian jujube's aggressive root system and allelopathic compounds can suppress bean nitrogen fixation
GarlicAllium sativumGarlic can inhibit bean growth through allelopathic compounds that affect legume nodulation
Common MyrtleMyrtus communisMyrtle contains aromatic compounds that can inhibit growth of nearby herbaceous plants
Uses
Functions
Edible Parts
Common Questions
What zones does Common Bean grow in?
Common Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10.
Is Common Bean a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Common Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Common Bean?
Good companions for Common Bean include Sunflower, Jerusalem Artichoke, Kentucky Coffee Tree, Sissoo, Rough Bamboo.
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