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Vegetable · Snap-bean
Provider Bush Bean
Fabaceae
COLD-TOLERANT — can plant 1-2 weeks earlier than other beans. Purple/maroon seeds. Disease resistance: Bean Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Pod Mottle Virus. Widely adapted, stress-tolerant. App should offer as 'first bean planting' option, 1-2 weeks before standard warm-bean window. Best choice for humid climates.
At a Glance
Days to Maturity
50–55 days
Sun
6+ hours
Container
Yes
3+ gallon pot
Height
1.3–1.5 ft
Zone Planting Guide
Growing Guide
Germination
Germination Time
7–10 days
Optimal Temp
75°F
Seed Depth
1"
Watering
Weekly Water
1 "
Needs
Moderate
Soil
pH Range
6–7
Resilience
Heat: Medium
Cold: Low
Drought: Medium
Nutrition
Feeding Intensity
Light feeder
Harvest
Storage
Pick pods while slender and before seeds bulge; frequent harvest extends production.
Companion Planting
Good Companions
Silver queen sweet corn
Classic companion; beans can benefit from corn as a living trellis in mixed plantings.
Avoid Planting Near
Green onion scallion
Alliums are commonly listed as poor companions for beans.
Softneck garlic
Alliums are commonly listed as poor companions for beans.
Sources
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NC State Extension
seed-catalog
High Mowing Organic Seeds
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Farm & Field Store
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Johnny's Selected Seeds
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University of Maryland Extension — Growing Beans in a Home Garden
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Virginia Cooperative Extension — Companion Planting in Gardening (SPES-620)
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UC Master Gardener Program (UC Davis) — Companion Planting Chart
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