Pole beans

Pole beans: plant 15 cm (5.9 in) apart in the row and 90 cm (35 in) between rows, 8 per square (30 cm). Full sun, 6–8 hours a day. Good neighbours: Summer savory, Winter savory, Cucumber.

Key facts

Spacing in the row	15 cm (5.9 in)
Between rows	90 cm (35 in)
In a 30 cm (1 ft) square	8 per square
Sun	Full sun, 6–8 hours a day
Root depth	25 cm (9.8 in)
Height when grown	200 cm (79 in)
Crop rotation group	Legumes
Support	Climbs: give it a trellis or teepee