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Phaseolus vulgaris (bush beans)

Bush snap beans

A compact-habit warm-season crop with a concentrated harvest period. Pole beans need a different support and spacing plan.

Height at maturity

About 0.61 m

About 0.6 m for bush forms in the UMN source; verify the cultivar.

Spread at maturity

Not verified; see the crop-specific guidance

Cultivar-dependent canopy width is not verified here. Use the crop-specific row spacing and seed-packet instructions; root-position markers are not mature canopies.

Light

Sun

Moisture

Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

2–11 · verify subzone and cultivar

Food crops grown for a season in the listed zones. This does not mean winter frost survival; use local weather and crop timing.

Principal seasonal role

Summer, Autumn

Fit it to the site

Warm, fertile, draining soil. Cold, wet sowing conditions can prevent establishment.

Reject a late sowing that cannot fit the cultivar maturity time and an appropriate autumn buffer. Heat during flowering can also affect the crop.

Keep the care in the decision

UMN recommends direct sowing when the soil warms, with bush seeds about 4 inches apart and rows 2–3 feet apart. Harvest snap pods while tender; inspect regularly.

Origin & safety checks

Domesticated Phaseolus vulgaris has tropical American origins. This record is specifically for the bush growth habit.

NC State warns that raw or undercooked bean seeds, especially kidney beans, can cause poisoning. Follow authoritative preparation guidance for the exact bean; this is a planting guide, not a food-processing method.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.