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Python

Bean

Vigna unguiculata

  • Full sun
  • Zone 11
  • 80 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 6" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    Smooth, dark green, glossy pods with a refined look. Productive without sacrificing appearance or flavor. Stringless, sweet, and richly flavored for steaming and stir-fries. Vines bear attractive, waxy foliage. 16-20" long, slender pods. Brown seeds. Pole bean; requires trellising.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost date when soil is warm (60°F+)

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Bean rust, anthracnose, powdery mildew.