About
A dense, climbing annual which is early maturing, producing a high yield of fleshy, dark-green, long pods up to 25cm long. Shows resistance to most bean diseases. Suitable for cooking, canning or freezing.
About the genus
Phaseolus are annual or perennial legumes, usually climbing or trailing in form, and with trifoliate leaves. Grown as crop plants for their edible seeds, including runner, French and lima beans, as well as for animal feed, green manures and as ornamentals
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitClimbing
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas, arches.
ToxicityRaw pods/beans harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs): Raw pods/beans harmful if eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow up support in any fertile, moisture-retentive soil in good light. For more advice see beans for drying and French bean cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to black bean aphids. Young plants also need protection from slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free