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. 

Rich, well draining soil, with plenty of added compost to retain moisture. 

Prefer full sun, will tolerate partial sun or afternoon shade. 

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20-30cm apart 

Sow 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. 

Prepare soil well with plenty of added compost. Mulch the soil to retain moisture. 

Additional feeding is generally not required for beans. 

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

Aphids, Mites, Cutworm, Slug, Snail, Thrips, Armyworm, Corn Earworm, Leafminer, Looper, Mexican Beetle, Stinkbugs, Spider Mites, Leafhopper, 28 Spotted Ladybug, Flea Beetles, Mealybug

Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust, Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, White Mold, Blight, Damping-off

Require a structure such as a trellis to climb up.

Water frequently throughout the growing season.