Growing instructions for Pole Beans


Seedman Basic Info:
Pole beans yield much longer than bush beans, right up to frost. Plant 4-6" apart at the base of poles, trellis, a fence or a teepee made from sticks or bamboo.
A/P: Annual
Zones: 3 - 9
Height: 5 -7 feet.
Spacing: Plant 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in rows 30 inches apart.
Depth: 1-1.5 inches.
Spread: Vine
Sun/Shade: Full sun.
Germination: 6-10 days
Days To Maturity: 67
Yeild: A 100 ft. row will produce about 24 lbs. of fresh beans.

Varies widely with variety. Bush beans generally get about 2' tall and 1' wide. Pole beans can grow upwards or across a trellis for a good 10'.

Days to Harvest:Bush Beans - 50 to 55 days. Pole Beans - 50 to 60 days.

Harvesting beans is an ongoing process. You can start to harvest anytime, but gardeners usually wait until the beans begin to firm up and can be snapped. They are generally about as think as a pencil then. Don’t wait too long, because beans can become overgrown and tough almost overnight. Harvest by gently pulling each bean from the vine or by snapping off the vine end, if you are going to be using the beans right away.


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