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Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Care Guide
Care guide for Bean: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Raúl A. Ruiz M. · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
TemperatureMild: 15-27 °C; tolerates a drier season.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.5-7.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador.
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