Beans
Peas and beans · Phaseolus vulgaris · Legumes · Annual
Fixes nitrogen; sow after frost into warm soil. Leaves the bed richer.
How it grows
| Sun | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry / hilltop |
| Soil | heavy (clay loam) |
| Spacing | 15 cm |
| Rotation group | Legumes, roots & onions |
| How to plant | seed in the ground |
| Green manure before it | Oats |
| Protector plant | Summer Savory |
| Bad neighbours | Beet, Garlic, Leek, Onion, Sunflower |
When to sow, by climate zone
| Zone | In the ground | Sow indoors | Sow again for autumn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | late May – late Jun | ||
| Zone 4 | late May – early Jul | ||
| Zone 5 | mid-May – mid-Jul | ||
| Zone 6 | early May – late Jul | ||
| Zone 7 | mid-Apr – mid-Jul | ||
| Zone 8 | late Mar – late Jun | ||
| Zone 9 | early Mar – early Jun |
Dates for the average frost dates of each zone; the app works them out for your own town.