French Beans Plant
French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), an annual legume from Mesoamerica, grow 0.3-2 m tall in loamy, well-drained soil with full sun, requiring moderate moisture and regular watering, yielding 0.5-1 kg of edible pods and seeds rich in fiber and protein, with a balanced 10:20:20 NPK fertilizer supporting their fast growth and cholesterol-lowering benefits.
Habit
Annual
Height
0.3-2 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes (pods, seeds)
Medicinal
Yes (antioxidants)
Origin
Mesoamerica
Climatic Condition
Warm, temperate
Temperature (°)
18-24
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Regular, keep soil moist
Plant Weight
~0.5-1 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-6.8
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.8-1.2
Yield Per Plant
0.5-1 kg
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
1 year
Health Benefits
High in fiber, protein, reduces cholesterol
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with balanced NPK
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Bacterial Blight, Bean Common Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Black sunken lesions on pods and stems, Water-soaked spots turning brown, Mottled leaves with yellowing, White powdery coating, Orange pustules
Use certified seeds, remove debris, copper sprays, Neem oil, sulfur dust, Improve air circulation
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Bactericides with copper hydroxide, No chemical cure, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mancozeb