Phaseolus vulgaris var. vulgaris

Pole bean

Common names: Climbing bean, Snap bean

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Description

The pole bean climbs several meters high on stakes or twine, producing pods from July until frost. It requires more space and a support structure than bush beans, but yields over a much longer period. Like all beans, it fixes nitrogen in the soil and is toxic when raw—only cooked beans are safe to eat.

Care instructions

Before sowing, set up a sturdy stake or bean trellis. From mid‑May (week 20) plant four to six seeds at the base of each stake. Initially guide the young shoots counter‑clockwise toward the support. Water evenly and harvest pods young and regularly to encourage continued growth.

Companion planting

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Diseases & pests

4 relevant

From the knowledge base, automatically linked by affected species.

DiseasemediumJun–Sep

Colletotrichum lindemuthianum

DiseasemediumJul–Sep

Uromyces appendiculatus

PestmediumMay–Sep

Tetranychus urticae

DiseasehighMay–Oct

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Varieties

6 varieties

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