Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Legumes
Beans growing guide
Easy-to-grow legumes that fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting neighbouring plants. Bush types need no support; climbing types need a trellis and produce longer.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
7-14 daysGermination
50-65 daysHarvest
15 cmSpacing
3 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
2 cm/weekWater
6-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Aug - Dec | Aug - Dec | Oct - Feb |
| Mediterranean | Sep - Dec | Sep - Dec | Nov - Feb |
| Temperate | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Dec - Mar |
| Cool | Nov - Jan | Nov - Jan | Jan - Mar |
| Arid | Aug - Nov | Aug - Nov | Oct - Jan |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Beans should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Beans after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Eat only varieties known to be safe raw, such as snow peas or young garden peas; most beans should be cooked.
Cooked
Steam, stir-fry, shell, simmer, dry, or cook into soups, curries, stews and side dishes.
Store / preserve
Freeze young pods, dry mature seeds, or pickle suitable young pods.
Try: Steamed pods, Stir-fry, Bean soup, Dried pantry beans.
Good companions
Carrot, Lettuce, Spinach, Corn, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Strawberry
Avoid near
Onion, Garlic, Fennel
Growing note
Don't over-fertilise — legumes fix their own nitrogen.
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