Green Beans
Best varieties: Provider (bush), Blue Lake (bush/pole), Kentucky Wonder (pole), Scarlet Runner
Easy
Vegetable
🐾 Pet Safe
🌲 PNW Growing Notes
Direct sow after soil warms to 60°F. Bush types are quicker to harvest; pole types produce longer.
☀️ Light
Full sun (6+ hrs)
💧 Water
1 inch/week
🪨 Soil
Well-drained, pH 6.0–7.0
📏 Spacing
4" apart
📅 Planting Timeline (Seattle)
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Direct Sow
May–Jun (after soil warms to 60°F)
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Harvest
Jul–Oct
💡 Pro Tip
Pick frequently to keep plants producing. Scarlet Runner beans have gorgeous flowers that attract hummingbirds.
🤝 Companion Planting
✅ Good Companions
Corn, Squash, Cucumbers
❌ Keep Away From
Onions, Garlic