How to grow Climbing Beans

Find out everything you need to know about growing Climbing Beans, from sun requirements to spacing all the way through to harvesting. 

Climbing Beans require rich, well draining soil, with plenty of added compost to retain moisture. 

Climbing Beans prefer a full sun position, however will tolerate partial sun or afternoon shade. 

No, Climbing Beans are not frost tolerant. 

Plant Climbing Beans 20cm apart.  

Sow Climbing Bean seeds in spring once the soil has warmed and once all danger of frost has passed.

Beans grow best when soil temperatures are between 15.5 and 29°C (60–85°F). 

Beans come in many different varieties, follow the directions on the seed packet for depth of sowing. 

If planting from seedling, plant out in the early morning or evening and/or on an overcast day. Avoid planting at peak sun times or on windy days, this will allow your plants to settle in comfortably and protect them from windburn and sunburn. 

Climbing Beans will need a support structure such as a trellis to climb up. 

Before planting your Climbing Beans, prepare soil well with plenty of added compost. Mulch the soil to retain moisture. 

Additional feeding is generally not required for beans. 

Harvest bean pods before they become tough and stringy. Harvest regularly for a continuous crop. 

Pests that affect Climbing Beans include: Aphids, Mites, Cutworm, Slug, Snail, Thrips, Armyworm, Corn Earworm, Leafminer, Looper, Mexican Beetle, Stinkbugs, Spider Mites, Leafhopper, 28 Spotted Ladybug, Flea Beetles, Mealybug. 

Diseases that affect Climbing Beans include: Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust, Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, White Mold, Blight, Damping-off. 

Climbing Beans require a structure such as a trellis to climb up.

Water your bean plants frequently throughout the growing season to prevent the shallow roots from drying out.