bush beans
Phaseolus vulgaris
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Description
Bush beans, also known as green beans, snap beans, or string beans, are a staple vegetable in many home gardens due to their vigorous growth and high yields. They are a prime example of a plant that thrives in permaculture and organic farming settings where chemical pesticides and fertilizers are avoided. Bush beans function perfectly in permaculture gardening because they have the ability to fix nitrogen, meaning they create their own fertilizer, thus enriching the soil, beneficial for other plants in the garden, and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. This feature simultaneously addresses the principle of permaculture of integrating rather than segregating and makes bush beans an ideal candidate for companion planting. Bush beans are also low maintenance compared to some other vegetable crops, requiring little more than basic care and harvest. They are robust plants that can thrive under varying conditions, being flexible to diverse light, temperature, and humidity levels, making them suitable for most climates.
Growing Details
Bush beans prefer full sun and require a well-drained, fertile soil. They can be directly sown into the garden after the risk of frost has passed. Maintain adequate watering but avoid soaking the soil, which can lead to root rot. Beans are best picked when they are young and tender.
Edible Parts
Leaves
Fruit
Seed
Apical Bud
Seed Pod
Tags
Nitrogen Fixing
Attracts Wildlife
Bee Friendly
Meadow
Easy Propagating
High Protein
Range (Based on GBIF Data)
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Phaseolus vulgaris</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Central, South America
applicable geo region: Worldwide
language used: english
Flowering:
beginning
of Jun for 20 days
Harvest:
beginning
of July for 30 days
Seed Start:
end
of April
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(5/5)
edible uses: Young pods are eaten raw or cooked. They are also canned or frozen. Mature seeds are dried and used as beans.
Medicinal Rating:
(2/5)
medicinal uses: Historically, beans have been used in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Green beans are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and they contain calcium and fiber. They have been used to promote heart health, regulate blood sugar, improve digestive processes, and boost immunity.
health concerns: In general, beans can cause bloating and constipation. Green beans contain lectins, which can cause indigestion in some people.
other uses: Used in crop rotation to enrich soil with nitrogen
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Botanical data
specie: Phaseolus vulgaris
common names: pasulj zbunasti
family: Fabaceae
sub family: Faboideae
tribe: Phaseoleae
sub tribe:
genus: Phaseolus
Growing Conditions
area needed: 0.5 m
spacing: 0.2 m
growing difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 25ยฐC / 15ยฐC / 30ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20ยฐC / 10ยฐC / 30ยฐC
water demands: Medium
humidity:
light demands: Medium
root type: Medium
frost tender: Medium
hardness:
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first harvest: 1 years
life span: None years
succession: Pioneer
growth rate:
max height: 0.5 m
max width: 1.0 m
soil preference:
pH preference:
flower type:
growth details: Bush beans prefer full sun and require a well-drained, fertile soil. They can be directly sown into the garden after the risk of frost has passed. Maintain adequate watering but avoid soaking the soil, which can lead to root rot. Beans are best picked when they are young and tender.
Potential Disturbances: Bush beans face ecological pressures from aphids, bean beetles, slugs, and snails.
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