Pole Bean, commonly known as Pole Bean, is a warm-season vegetable plant cultivated for its long edible pods and climbing vine growth habit. The plant produces vigorous twining stems with green compound leaves and small flowers that develop into pods during the growing season. Pole beans grow best in warm temperatures with full sunlight and well-drained fertile soil. They are commonly grown in vegetable gardens and trellised garden spaces where vertical supports allow the vines to climb and produce pods throughout the warm growing period.
Features
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Warm-season climbing vegetable plant producing edible pods
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Vigorous twining vines that require vertical support
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Suitable for trellises, fences, and garden supports
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Adapted to warm growing environments with full sunlight
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Produces pods continuously during the warm growing season
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
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Common Name (US): Pole Bean
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Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seeds
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Growth Habit: Climbing annual vine
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USDA Zones: 3 to 10
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Planting Season: Spring after last frost
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Growing Season: Late spring through summer
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Sowing Season:
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Zones 3 to 6: May to June
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Zones 7 to 10: April to June
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Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 10 days at 18 to 24 C in moist, well-drained soil
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate watering to keep soil evenly moist
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Mature Plant Size: 6 to 10 feet vine length; 2 to 3 feet spread
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Plant Spacing: 4 to 6 inches between plants