Beans , Vegetable gardening , Organic gardening Dwarf and climbing varieties produces abundant crops. They are warm season vegetables and dislike frosts. In warm areas their growing season can be 6-8 months. This reduces to 3-4 months in cool temperate areas.
Beans grow best on well-drained soils.
Avoid highly acid soils as this will cause magnesium deficiency. Symptoms include scorched leaves, stunting and lack of flowers. Counteract by applying lime to the soil. Sow seeds in moist soil and avoid watering until germination. Protect beans from wind damage.