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Bamako
Bean
BeanPhaseolus vulgaris
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 54 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 4" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Straight, dainty, 4-5" pods on upright, tidy plants. Well-suited to hand harvest because stems stay on, keeping the pod intact. Bush bean.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained loam. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Bean rust, powdery mildew, anthracnose.