Bush beans are upright plants that do not need support, growing about two feet tall. They have a shorter period of flowering and pod set, although they may continue to flower and produce pods as long as you regularly harvest them.
Harvest snap beans when the pods are young and firm, and the seeds are small. At this stage the pods are generally the diameter of a pencil and 4 to 6 inches long
Bush Beans has middle-of-the-road water needs. Aim to keep soil moisture around 40–60%, letting the top inch dry slightly between waterings rather than staying soggy.
Can I grow bush beans in a raised bed or container?
Yes — bush beans does well in raised beds and is happy in a decent-sized container too, as long as drainage is good.
Does bush beans come back every year?
No — bush beans is an annual. It completes its life in one season, so you replant it each year.
