Growing Beans - dwarf, also French beans, Bush beans

Phaseolus vulgaris : Fabaceae / the pea or legume family

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
P									P	P	P

(Best months for growing Beans - dwarf in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

P = Sow seed

Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 61°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 2 - 6 inches apart
Harvest in 7-10 weeks. Pick often to encourage more flower production.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Sweetcorn, spinach, lettuce, summer savory, dill, carrots, brassicas, beets, radish, strawberry and cucumbers, tagates minuta (wild marigold)
Avoid growing close to: Alliums (Chives, leek, garlic, onions) Sunflower

Your comments and tips

27 Aug 11, (Australia - tropical climate): try an organic spray
Reply or Post a new comment
16 May 11, arthur (Australia - temperate climate): Dwarf beans May the 10. Do you add lime to to your soil a coup[e of weeks before planting beans-peas, cabbage etc? Soil balance is important.Arthur. (only small amounts)
Reply or Post a new comment
10 May 11, Leanne (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I planted my bean seedlings 2-3weeks ago and I noticed that the leaves all have white/yellow spots on them. Any idea what might be wrong with them or what I need to do?
Reply or Post a new comment
28 Dec 10, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Bean disaster!! Someone forgot to close the gate in the "hare proof" fence and where we had three rows of dwarf beans with their first proper leaves - we now have three rows of stems only :(
Reply or Post a new comment
05 Oct 10, Jumbee (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Bean seeds germinated properly and I have planted as directed in the packet. Should I put any support for the plants for climbing? Or its okay to let them grow by their own? because I found the stem is very soft. Thank you.
Reply or Post a new comment
10 Dec 10, steven (Australia - temperate climate): I have the same question do I need to use stakes or some other form of support ?
Reply or Post a new comment
15 Feb 11, Alexis (Australia - temperate climate): Hi - you don't need to stake dwarf or bush beans. They only grow to 40-60 cm tall and support themselves. Climbing beans, on the other hand, of course need something to climb up.
Reply or Post a new comment
10 May 11, Colby (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I don't stake my beans. But I do put stakes at the end of each row and run some string along both sides of the row so it can hold up the branches. So they are leaning over the string. It keeps them off the groung and stops them from getting to tangled.
Reply or Post a new comment
28 Jan 13, Mos (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I like the idea of the stakes and string. I shall try that.
Reply or Post a new comment
22 Aug 10, Lorna Larsen (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hi there I need some help with my vegie garden. A few weeks ago we noticed some seedlings popping up randomly through our garden beds, and we know they are some type of bean but we are not sure what. If anyone knows of a great website that will help me identify the seedlings it would GREATLY appreciated :) Thanx Lorna
Reply or Post a new comment

Showing 121 - 130 of 156 comments

See comments for all plants

GardenGrow

Keep your garden growing - see what to plant right now

Growing Beans - dwarf, also French beans, Bush beans

Phaseolus vulgaris : Fabaceae / the pea or legume family

Your comments and tips

Ask a question or post a comment or advice about Beans - dwarf

GardenGrow

Keep your garden growing - see what to plant right now

Growing Beans - dwarf, also French beans, Bush beans

Phaseolus vulgaris : Fabaceae / the pea or legume family

Your comments and tips

Ask a question or post a comment or advice about Beans - dwarf

Become A Supporter!

Planting Reminders