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French Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

EdibleZones 3–10climber

At a glance

Sunlight
Full sun
Water need
Medium
Mature height
2 m
Maintenance
Medium
Hardiness
USDA 3–10
Layers
climber

Functional roles

foodn-fixer

Propagation

How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.

seedeasy

When: Sow under cover April to May

In the kitchen garden

Sow (months)
4, 5
Harvest (months)
Not yet checked
Spacing
Take it from the seed packet
Family
—
Frost
Tender — needs cover

Tender: sown mid-spring under cover for an early crop, or outdoors once the frosts are past.

Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.