How to Grow Green Beans in Pakistan – A Complete Guide

Fast Facts

About Green Beans

Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are annual legumes grown for their tender, edible pods. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, and plant protein, and they improve soil health by fixing nitrogen. Varieties include bush beans (compact, quick harvest) and climbing beans (longer yield, needs support).

When to Plant Green Beans in Pakistan

Quick Botanical Profile

• Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

• Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)

• Pollination: Self-pollinated

• Flowering Habit: Annual

Growth Timeline

How-To by Growth Stage

When to Plant Green Bean Seeds

• Beans are warm-season crops and don’t tolerate frost.

• Sow seeds directly into garden beds or containers when soil warms above 18°C.

Where to Plant Beans

• Full sun, well-drained soil, and good air circulation.

• ✅ Use Organic Potting Mix enriched with compost.

How to Plant Green Bean Seeds

• Bush Beans: Sow directly 1 inch deep and 3–4 inches apart.

• Climbing Beans: Sow 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart near trellises or poles.

• ✅ Start in 4" Pots if soil temperature is still cool.

• Water gently and keep moist.

Transplanting (If Started in Pots)

• Transplant gently when seedlings have 2–3 sets of true leaves.

• ✅ Use Grow Bags for patio and balcony planting.

How to Harvest Green Beans

• Pick pods when they are slender and firm, before seeds inside swell.

• Harvest every 2–3 days to encourage continuous production.

• Use scissors or pinch pods off gently.

How to Care for Green Bean Plants

• Water regularly (2–3 times per week); avoid soaking leaves.

• Add Organic Vermicompost after 3 weeks.

• Boost growth every 2–3 weeks with NPK 19-19-19.

• For climbing beans, provide support using poles, strings, or mesh.

Companion Planting for Beans

✅ Good Companions:

• Corn

• Marigolds

• Cucumbers

• Carrots

❌ Avoid Planting Near:

• Onions

• Garlic

• Fennel

Scientific Variations – Green Beans & Legumes

ApnaUgao offers a wide range of heirloom varieties:

Climbing Beans

• Blue Lake (Black Seeded)

• Blue Lake (White Seeded)

Bush Beans

• Rose Podded Coco

• Taylor’s Horticultural Red Podded

• Purple Queen

• BerGold (Yellow)

• Provider

• Contender

Broad Beans (Fava Beans)

• Violet-Seeded Early

• White-Seeded Early

Other Legumes

• Heirloom Soybean (Soya) – Non-GMO protein-rich variety

Benefits of Growing Beans

• Improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen

• Quick harvest and high yields in small space

• Rich in fiber, iron, and plant-based protein

• Excellent for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing

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