Growing Beans - climbing, also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners
Phaseolus vulgaris, Phaseolus coccineus : Fabaceae / the pea or legume family
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | P | P |
(Best months for growing Beans - climbing 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 16°C and 30°C.
- Space plants: 10 - 20 cm apart
- Harvest in 9-11 weeks.
- Compatible with (can grow beside): Sweetcorn, spinach, lettuce, summer savory, dill, carrots, brassicas, beets, radish, strawberry, cucumbers, zucchini, tagates minuta (wild marigold)
- Avoid growing close to: Alliums (Chives, leek, garlic, onions), Florence fennel
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