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Cranberry Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris Cranberry, Fabaceae

Zones
3a–11b
Layer
Vine
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

CalabazaCucurbita moschata Calabaza
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Yellow Summer SquashCucurbita pepo Yellow Crookneck
Nitrogen Fixation
Wild GarlicAllium ursinum
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Fig-Leaf GourdCucurbita ficifolia
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Cranberry Bean grow in?

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

Is Cranberry Bean a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Cranberry Bean?

Good companions for Cranberry Bean include Calabaza, Yellow Summer Squash, Wild Garlic, Fig-Leaf Gourd.

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