About Beans
A bean is the seed of plants in many genera of the legume family (Fabaceae) used as a vegetable for human consumption or animal feed. The seeds are sold fresh or preserved through drying. Beans have been cultivated since the seventh millennium BCE in Thailand, and since the second millennium BCE in Europe and in Peru. Most beans, with the exception of peas, are summer crops. As legumes, the plants fix nitrogen and form seeds with a high protein content. They are produced on a scale of millions of tons annually in many countries; India is the largest producer. A bean is the seed of plants in many genera of the legume family (Fabaceae) used as a vegetable for human consumption or animal feed. The seeds are sold fresh or preserved through drying (a pulse). Beans have been cultivated since the seventh millennium BCE in Thailand, and since the second millennium BCE in Europe and in Peru. Most beans, with the exception of peas, are summer crops. As legumes, the plants fix nitrogen and form seeds with a high protein content. They are produced on a scale of ...
How to Grow Beans
Watering
Beans requires Average watering. Adjust based on climate and soil moisture.
Sunlight
This plant thrives in Full Sun.
Companion Plants
Grows well with: corn, cucumber, carrot, cabbage.
Plants to Avoid
Avoid planting near: onion, garlic, fennel.
Physical Characteristics
Mature Height
60 cm
Maximum height at maturity
Mature Spread
30 cm
Width at maturity
