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Sign up freePhaseolus coccineus
vegetable
Bees
Bumblebees🐝 Needs pollinatorsVigorous climber with showy red flowers. Pick pods young (15–20 cm) before they become stringy. Fixes nitrogen in soil.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Rich, moist, well-draining — mulch to retain moisture
Phaseolus coccineus (Painted Lady)
vegetableA fellow Fabaceae — similar growing habits to Runner Bean
