Green Beans

The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) originated as a wild vine in Central and South America. Thanks to generations of Indigenous food growers cultivating beans over… Read More »Where Do Beans Come From?

Bush beans produce in about 50 to 55 days; pole beans will take 55 to 65 days. Bush beans often come in all at once,… Read More »How Long Do Climbing Beans Take To Mature?

Once the beans reach the top of the supporting structure, pinch their tips out to encourage vigorous flowering and heavy cropping. Beans need a lot… Read More »Should You Pinch Out The Tips Of Climbing Beans?

They produce most of their crop at once, though the plants will keep producing if you keep them well-harvested. Green beans need lots of sun… Read More »How Many Times Does A Green Bean Plant Produce?

Tomato feed is safe to use as directed on a plethora of other plants. The fertilizer will be the most effective on plants that produce… Read More »Can I Use Tomato Fertilizer On Beans?

Low yield: Overly wet soil, dry soil, or infertile soil may result in slow-growing or stunted plants and low yields. Bean plants produce fewer or… Read More »Why Are My Beans Growing So Slow?

The main causes of failure to set pods are: Lack of moisture at the roots. Poor soil or growing conditions, such as acid soils below… Read More »Why Are My Climbing Beans Not Growing?

A. This condition is termed snake head or bald head and is generally caused by planting cracked or damaged seed. Occasionally the beans literally pull… Read More »Why Are My Beans Coming Up With No Leaves?

Climbing beans are tall, viny plants that grow upwards off the ground by twisting round any support that the vines can find. Prized for their… Read More »Which Beans Are Climbing?

Trellises and cages are common plant supports used in vegetable gardens. Many varieties of peas and beans need something to climb. Vine crops such as… Read More »What Veggies Need A Trellis?