Edibles – Greenbeans

• Greenbeans 

Botanical name: phaseolus vulgaris 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 2 ft in height, 1 ft spread 

Harvest time: spring – fall 

Hardy zone: zones 2-11 

Flower color: white 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: reach maturity 50-80 days after planting 

Pruning instructions: deadhead discolored foliage throughout the growing season as needed 

Propagation methods: sowing 

Landscape use: vegetable garden 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: heat tolerant, disease resistant 

Watering instructions: water only when the soil feels dry to the touch 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic fertilizer every 3 months during the growing season 

Best time to plant: spring or summer 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: cucumber, marigolds, peas, rosemary 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no