Moisture range
40–60%
Days to maturity
60–75
Light
—
Growing Degree Units
1250 · base 50°F
When to plant pole beans in your zone
Indoor-start, transplant and harvest dates calibrated to your climate.
Growing notes
Pole beans are twining vines growing up to six feet and sometimes taller that you must support with a trellis or similar structure. Install pole bean supports in place at planting time.
Harvest signs
Iowa State Extension ↗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
▶Planting reference— Depth, spacing, pH
▶Pests & diseases— cutworms, bean leaf beetles, aphids, spider mites, +3 more
Common pests · 4
Cutworms: can cut young bean plants off at the base ↗
Bean leaf beetles: feed on bean leaves, which can be very detrimental when plants are small. They can also feed on pods ↗
Aphids: can colonize plants in large numbers. You may notice leaf curling, discoloration, and sticky leaves ↗
Spider mites: can feed on leaves, giving them a bleached or bronzed appearance (During periods of hot, dry weather) ↗
Companions & antagonists
Plant near:CornCucumberPotatoCarrot
Keep apart from:Onion
Tip: Needs trellis or pole support
Common questions
How much water does pole beans need?
Pole 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 pole beans in a raised bed or container?
Yes — pole beans does well in raised beds and is happy in a decent-sized container too, as long as drainage is good.
Does pole beans come back every year?
No — pole beans is an annual. It completes its life in one season, so you replant it each year.