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Common Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris, Fabaceae

Zones
310
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerProducer

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

67.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Antagonistic Plants

ButternutJuglans cinerea

Common beans are highly sensitive to juglone produced by butternut trees.

OnionAllium cepa

Onion compounds can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation activity

Pyrethrum DaisyChrysanthemum cinerariifolium

Pyrethrum produces insecticidal pyrethrin compounds that can also inhibit bean root development

Hala TreePandanus tectorius

Hala tree's extensive prop root system and dense canopy severely limit bean cultivation underneath

OliveOlea europaea

Olive trees produce allelopathic compounds that can inhibit understory plant growth including beans

Mission OliveOlea europaea

Olive trees produce allelopathic compounds that can inhibit understory plant growth including beans

Manzanilla OliveOlea europaea

Olive trees produce allelopathic compounds that can inhibit understory plant growth including beans

Arbequina OliveOlea europaea

Olive trees produce allelopathic compounds that can inhibit understory plant growth including beans

Bay LaurelLaurus nobilis

Bay laurel contains aromatic compounds that can inhibit growth of nearby sensitive plants like beans

ChickpeaCicer arietinum

Both legumes compete for similar soil nutrients despite nitrogen fixation capabilities

East Indian LemongrassCymbopogon flexuosus

Lemongrass essential oils can inhibit bean germination and early seedling development

Indian JujubeZiziphus mauritiana

Indian jujube's aggressive root system and allelopathic compounds can suppress bean nitrogen fixation

GarlicAllium sativum

Garlic can inhibit bean growth through allelopathic compounds that affect legume nodulation

Common MyrtleMyrtus communis

Myrtle contains aromatic compounds that can inhibit growth of nearby herbaceous plants

Uses

Functions

FoodNitrogen Fixing

Edible Parts

SeedsPods

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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