Pole Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris Pole, 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

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Nitrogen Fixation

ZucchiniCucurbita pepo Zucchini

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Squash BlossomCucurbita pepo edible flower

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Spaghetti SquashCucurbita pepo Spaghetti

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Kabocha SquashCucurbita maxima Kabocha

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Indeterminate TomatoSolanum lycopersicum Indeterminate

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

White OnionAllium cepa White

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

FruitSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Pole Bean grow in?

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

Is Pole Bean a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Pole Bean?

Good companions for Pole Bean include Tomato, Zucchini, Squash Blossom, Spaghetti Squash, Kabocha Squash.

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