Phaseolus vulgaris var. nanus

Bush bean

Common names: Garden bean

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Description

The bush bean is a compact legume that does not require support. It is rich in protein and dietary fiber and enriches the soil as a nitrogen fixer.

Care instructions

Full sun, no waterlogging. Sow at a minimum soil temperature of 12 °C. No fresh fertilisation is needed as nitrogen‑fixing bacteria handle the nitrogen.

Companion planting

Good neighbours

cucumber potato Lettuce kohlrabi carrot Zucchini

Rather not

Onion Garlic Leek Pea

Diseases & pests

5 relevant

From the knowledge base, automatically linked by affected species.

PestmediumApr–Aug

Aphidoidea

DiseasemediumJun–Sep

Colletotrichum lindemuthianum

DiseasemediumJul–Sep

Uromyces appendiculatus

PestmediumMay–Sep

Tetranychus urticae

DiseasehighMay–Oct

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Varieties

6 varieties

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