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Kidney bean

3 pages read · 16 verified facts · Oct 15

Fact sheet

Botanical namePhaseolus vulgaris

“Phaseolus vulgaris · Vegetable · Fabaceae family · 85–110 days to maturity” — Kidney Beans Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

FamilyFabaceae

“Rotate with other families yearly to prevent soil-borne diseases. Don't plant in the same spot where Fabaceae family crops grew last year.” — Kidney Beans Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Typebush or vine

“Choose a spot in your garden with full sunlight, and space the beans 8 in (20 cm) apart if they’re a bush variety.” — How to Grow Kidney Beans: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

Germination temperature65–80 °F

“When the temperatures stay between 65 °F (18 °C) and 80 °F (27 °C) for a few days and the signs of frost are over, it’s time to plant your beans.” — How to Grow Kidney Beans: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

LightFull Sun

“☀️ Sun Full Sun (6-8+ hours)” — Kidney Beans Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Hardiness zonesZone 3a – 11b

“Zone 3a – 11b” — Kidney Beans Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Spacing8 in

“space the beans 8 in (20 cm) apart if they’re a bush variety.” — How to Grow Kidney Beans: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

Propagationseed

“Start seeds indoors with reusable cell trays and humidity domes.” — Kidney Beans Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Transplant—

“Transplant shows "—" because Kidney Beans is best direct sown where it will grow. Transplanting can disturb the roots and slow growth.” — Kidney Beans Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Ready whenAllow pods to dry completely on the plant

“Growing Tips for Kidney Beans Direct sow after frost. Allow pods to dry completely on the plant.” — Kidney Beans Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips and 1 more

Edible partsbeans

“Kidney beans require at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily.” — How to Grow Kidney Beans: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

Companionscorn, squash summer

“✅ Good Companions Corn Squash Summer” — Kidney Beans Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Keep away fromonion, garlic

“❌ Keep Away From Onion Garlic” — Kidney Beans Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

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