Common bean
Phaseolus vulgaris · Beans · Legume family
Also known as: Green Bean · French Bean · String Bean
Easy30–50cmNot pet-safeEdible
Common bean care at a glance
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 16–24 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 16–24 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Common bean
Possible pests on Common bean include Black bean aphid, Slugs and snails and Bean seed fly. A possible disease is Bean rust. Common bean is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Black bean aphid Medium
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Bean seed fly Medium
Disease
- Bean rust Medium
Toxicity
- Lectins (raw beans) High
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Common bean
- Which pests affect Common bean?
- Possible pests on Common bean include Black bean aphid, Slugs and snails and Bean seed fly.
- Which diseases affect Common bean?
- A possible disease is Bean rust.
- Is Common bean toxic to cats and dogs?
- Common bean is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Common bean need?
- Common bean has a high water requirement.
- What light does Common bean need?
- Common bean prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Common bean frost-hardy?
- Common bean is not frost-hardy.
- Can you eat Common bean?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: seeds and fruit.