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Navy Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris Navy, 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

Fig-Leaf GourdCucurbita ficifolia
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support
Cushaw SquashCucurbita argyrosperma
Nitrogen Fixation
Giant AlliumAllium giganteum
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
PumpkinCucurbita maxima
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Navy Bean grow in?

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

Is Navy Bean a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Navy Bean?

Good companions for Navy Bean include Fig-Leaf Gourd, Cushaw Squash, Giant Allium, Pumpkin.

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