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Black Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris Black, Fabaceae

Zones
3a–11b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

PotatoSolanum tuberosum
Nitrogen Fixation
Hubbard SquashCucurbita maxima Hubbard
Nitrogen Fixation
CalabazaCucurbita moschata Calabaza
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Butternut SquashCucurbita moschata
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Black Bean grow in?

Black Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 11b.

Is Black Bean a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Black Bean?

Good companions for Black Bean include Potato, Hubbard Squash, Calabaza, Butternut Squash.

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