Also known as A Lo M Yen Kibán Ke Tonin Ki Fée · Akuyn · Bànkun
Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a widely cultivated legume, prized for its edible seeds and pods, offering diverse varieties for culinary and ornamental purposes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and pod production.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Maintain even soil moisture, especially during fruiting. Avoid drought stress.
Well-drained, fertile
50% intensity
Warm Season
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18°C and 29°C. Sensitive to frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Benefits from compost at planting and a balanced fertilizer during growth, with less nitrogen during flowering.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply at the base of the plant, especially during flowering and pod development. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.
Reduce watering slightly as the plants mature and pods begin to ripen.
Generally, pruning is not required for bush beans. For pole beans, you can pinch back the growing tips when plants reach their desired height to encourage bushier growth and more pods.
Remove any yellowed or diseased leaves promptly.
Seeds are the primary method of propagation. Sow seeds directly into the garden after the last frost when soil temperatures are at least 15°C. Plant seeds about 2-5 cm deep and 7-15 cm apart, depending on the variety.
Phaseolus vulgaris is typically grown as an annual from seed and is not repotted. If starting indoors for an early start, transplant seedlings into larger pots as needed before they become root-bound, usually before they develop true leaves.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
8 known issues from plant disease data
Common Bacterial Blight on Bean starts as water-soaked leaf spots that turn brown with yellow halos, then pods stain and leaves tear or drop.
Fusarium Root Rot in Bean makes roots and lower stems reddish brown and decayed, leaving plants stunted, yellow, and weak above ground.
White Mold on Bean causes water-soaked stem, leaf, or pod lesions that turn pale and dry, then plants wilt, bleach, and die back.
Rust on Bean forms reddish-brown raised pustules on leaves, pods, and stems, and badly infected leaves turn brown, dry, and drop.
Anthracnose on Bean causes black sunken stem lesions, dark leaf-vein streaks, and sunken pod spots that can stunt or kill seedlings.
Bean Common Mosaic in Bean causes light and dark green mottling, leaf curling or cupping, stunting, and sometimes blotchy distorted pods.
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Phaseolus |
| Species | Phaseolus vulgaris |
Similar in genus Phaseolus
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
