Climbing bean climbing-bean Climbing beans are vining forms of Phaseolus vulgaris that need sturdy support. They produce heavily over a long period if regularly picked. In Swedish conditions they are frost-tender and best started after the last frost when soil is warm. Compared to bush beans they take a little longer to first harvest but yield more over time and use vertical space efficiently. Provide a strong trellis, netting, teepee or poles 2–2.5 m tall, well anchored against wind. Growing conditions LightFull sun (6–10 hours of direct light daily). Soil typeLoose, well-drained loam enriched with mature compost; avoid cold, waterlogged soils. Water requirementEven moisture; ~20–25 mm/week. Mulch to reduce evaporation. Do not let soil dry out during flowering/pod set. Nutrient requirementModerate. Beans fix nitrogen; use compost at planting and a light, low-nitrogen, potassium-rich feed at flowering. Back to plant list
