Kidney Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris Kidney, 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

PumpkinCucurbita maxima

Nitrogen Fixation

Pattypan SquashCucurbita pepo Pattypan

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Bay LaurelLaurus nobilis

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

CalabazaCucurbita moschata Calabaza

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Indeterminate TomatoSolanum lycopersicum Indeterminate

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Kidney Bean grow in?

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

Is Kidney Bean a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Kidney Bean?

Good companions for Kidney Bean include Pumpkin, Pattypan Squash, Bay Laurel, Calabaza, Indeterminate Tomato.

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