The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an annual legume native to the Americas, grown both for its green pods and for its dry seeds.
The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an annual legume native to the Americas, grown both for its green pods and for its dry seeds. There are dwarf and climbing varieties, with white, pink or violet flowers and pods of various colours. The seeds are rich in plant protein, fibre and minerals, while the young pods are prized as a fine vegetable. Like all legumes, beans enrich the soil with nitrogen through symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. It is an easy, heat-loving crop, essential to traditional diets worldwide.
Sowing method: Direct in the ground, where it will grow
Transplanting: No — sown directly
Where it grows: Open ground · Pot min. 10 L
Row spacing: 45 cm
Do not sow into cold soil — the seed rots below 12 °C.
No nitrogen feed needed; they fix their own from the air.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
