Green bean

(Phaseolus vulgaris)

• Type of vegetable : fruit
• Optimum growth pH range: 6.1-7.6
• Optimum growth temperature range : 16-25°C
• Organic matter requirements : undemanding plant
• Rooting : medium (90 to 120 cm)
• Special requirements : short-day plant but the vast majority of varieties are insensitive to day length. Very high temperatures (and heavy rains) cause flower runs. Well suited to Mayotte.

• Seed characteristics

• Number of seeds per gram : 2-4
• Nursery : no
• Sowing depth : 30 - 40 cm
• Line spacing : 50 - 70 cm
• Interplant : 20 - 25 cm
• Remarks : In light soil, sow deeper at 7 cm. Avoid excess water when sowing.

• Seed germination time

• Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions

• Optimal storage conditions