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Green Bean

beginner difficulty · hardiness zones 310

Methods
traditional
Planting window
April–July
Greenhouse
Not required
Compact variant
Available

Bush beans need less support and suit small gardens.

Production planning estimate

Plan around lb per 32 sq ft bed

A starting estimate is 15 lb per 32 sq ft bed. That means one garden bed is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.

Space guideline

32 sq ft per garden bed

Starting plan

garden beds

Planning note: Bush beans make a practical first bed and can be succession planted.

Green Bean | Sowcial