Legumes · Easy
Bush bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
Dutch bucket or large tub, kept warm.
- EC (mS/cm)
- 2.0–4.0
- pH
- 6.0
- Cycle
- moderate
- Difficulty
- Easy
Sound origin
Phaseolus vulgaris
Native to Mesoamerica, where it was first domesticated before spreading to the south of the continent.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Green bean, raw
- Source of vitamin K
- Source of vitamin C
- Source of vitamin B9
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Key steps
- Sow directly in the basket, in a warm growing medium.
- Bush type in a tub; pole type on string in a Dutch bucket.
- Pick before the seeds bulge in the pod, every 2 to 3 days.
- Intense heat day and night: flowers abort.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | May, June, July |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | July, Aug., Sept., Oct. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Bush bean in hydroponics: what pH?
Recommended pH: 6.0 (Oklahoma State HLA-6722 benchmark). Measure every day at the same time and correct in small doses, after adjusting the EC.
Bush bean in hydroponics: what EC?
Recommended electrical conductivity: 2.0–4.0 mS/cm (Oklahoma State HLA-6722 benchmark).
Bush bean: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Dutch bucket or large tub, kept warm.
Bush bean: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: May, June, and July. Adjust with your own dates.