Bush Beans in Zone 6a
Phaseolus vulgaris
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 2–May 9 |
| Estimated harvest | ~55 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: 9 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Sweet Corn — Classic 'three sisters' — corn gives beans a stalk to climb.
- Cucumber — Beans fix nitrogen that heavy-feeding cucumbers use.
Where to buy bush beans seeds
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See it growing
Search YouTube for "growing bush beans" videos → (a live search, not a hand-picked video — results vary and aren't vetted by us)
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