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  • Growing butter beans in containers

    • Growing pole butter beans!

    Learn how to grow beans in pots and find out our seven tips to ensure a successful harvest. We’ll also look at the best types of beans to grow in containers and solutions to some common problems you may run into.

    What Are the Best Types of Beans to Grow in Pots?

    There are two main varieties of beans: bush beans and pole beans.

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  • Where do butter beans come from

    • Most types of beans are available in either variety.

    Bush Beans

    Bush beans grow on strong stems and reach a maximum height of about two feet tall. They do not require trellising or support and take on a bushy shape as they mature.

    This variety tends to start producing in about six weeks and is usually done making beans a few weeks later.

    Because of their short stature and short growing season, bush beans are a great choice for use in shallow pots and for growing northern climates.

    Bush beans only require about 7 inches of soil to grow.

    And because they aren’t vining like pole beans, they require very little maintenance. The fact that the beans mature all at once also means less time spent harvesting and caring for the plants.

    Pole Beans

    Pole beans,

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