Phaseolus vulgaris

Common Bean, Green Bean

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Annual herbaceous plant cultivated for edible green pods and dried seeds, a highly adaptable legume with nitrogen-fixing root nodules.
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Plant Details

Common Name Common Bean, Green Bean
Family Fabaceae
Genus Phaseolus
Species Vulgaris
Origin Central and South America
Blooming Produces white or purple flowers; edible pods form after pollination
Leaf Color Green to dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0 for optimal growth and nodulation.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during flowering; reduce watering as pods mature to prevent rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure minimum 6 hours daily; indoors place near south-facing window or grow lights.

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Fertilization

Low nitrogen needed due to fixation; apply phosphorus/potassium rich fertilizer before blooming cycle begins.

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Pruning

Remove diseased foliage promptly, prune trailing varieties for better air circulation and light penetration.

Pest Control Aphid Bean Beetle Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
4000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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