Bush Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris Bush, 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

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Nitrogen Fixation

QuinoaChenopodium quinoa

Nitrogen Fixation

Delicata SquashCucurbita pepo Delicata

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

ZucchiniCucurbita pepo Zucchini

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Sweet PotatoIpomoea batatas

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Squash BlossomCucurbita pepo edible flower

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Bell PepperCapsicum annuum var. annuum

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Softneck GarlicAllium sativum var. sativum

Softneck garlic deters bean aphids and Mexican bean beetles through sulfur compounds and root exudates

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

FruitSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Bush Bean grow in?

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

Is Bush Bean a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Bush Bean?

Good companions for Bush Bean include Tomato, Quinoa, Delicata Squash, Zucchini, Sweet Potato.

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