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Pole Bean

Pole Bean is listed botanically as Phaseolus vulgaris. It may also be listed as common bean, common haricot, dwarf bean, frash bean. Climbing form of common bean that produces pods over a longer period than most bush beans. Pole beans use vertical space efficiently but need a sturdy trellis or other support from the start. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and moderate water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Phaseolus and in the family Fabaceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as vine, forb/herb. PlotPal currently carries Pole Bean as an outdoor growing and vegetable reference. Recorded garden roles include food crop, nitrogen fixer, trellis. Growing note: Direct sow after frost once soil has warmed. Install the trellis before or at planting so roots are not disturbed later. Keep soil evenly moist during flowering and pod development and pick pods frequently to encourage continued production. Propagation or sowing note: Direct sow outdoors after frost once soil is warm Plant-health prevention note: Rotate bean crops, avoid working among wet foliage, use good airflow, and remove infected crop residue after harvest. Pest-prevention note: Inspect leaf undersides for beetles, eggs, and aphids and hand-remove early infestations where practical. The current reference lists an average harvest time of about 65 days, where harvest timing applies. Common pests in the reference include Mexican bean beetles, Aphids, Spider mites. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Anthracnose, Bean rust, Bacterial blight. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.