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French Beans
Phaseolus vulgaris
Medium difficultyAll SeasonVegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
10" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing after last frost
About French Beans
French beans are rewarding container crops that fix their own nitrogen. For terraces, bush types are highly recommended as they fruit quickly without complex trellising, while pole types offer vertical yields for those with sturdy supports.
Climate requirements
Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low
Growth stages
Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–120
Common pests and diseases
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Companion plants for French Beans
Avoid planting nearby
✗ Onions✗ Garlic✗ Fennel✗ Peppers
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