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Beans label

Common name: Climbing bean, pole bean

Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Family: Fabaceae (pea or bean family)

Requires: Full sun

Dislikes: Frost; wind; sandy soils

Climate: All

Habit: 2m high

Needs: Rich but well-drained soil

Propagation: Seed

Difficulty: Easy

Climbing beans are an easy and nutritious crop even in a small space. All they ask for is sunshine and space to climb. Seeds are sown now with further crops sown to extend the harvest well into autumn.

Beans of the genus are native to Central