Beans (French) Growing Guide Phaseolus vulgaris Crop Rotation Group Legumes (Pea and Bean family) ● Soil Rich soil, well-drained with plenty of organic matter to retain moisture. Position Sunny, not exposed or windy. Frost tolerant No. Feeding Rarely required. Spacing Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum) Rows: 15cm (5") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow under cover or cloches in early-mid spring or direct into soil if later. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Notes Strong supports needed for climbing varieties. Supply plenty of water to the roots from flowering through to harvest. Harvesting Pick young beans regularly and the plants will continue to crop. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Beans (French) Aphid, Black Bean Aphids (General) Capsid Bug Cutworm Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Beans (French) Bean Mosaic Virus Bean Powdery Mildew Bean Root Rot Bean Rust Bean White Mould
