A little more green in the world ✳ 2,083 plants across 13 growing zones
worldthatgrows.
Bean · Easy

How to Grow Dulcina

Phaseolus vulgaris

Your complete guide to growing Dulcina.

☀SunFull sun (6+ hours)
💧WaterRegular
📅Harvest53 days
🗺Zones2–11
📏Height18-24 inches
Dulcina📷 Wikipedia: Phaseolus vulgaris

When to Plant Dulcina

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 1 — July – August September – August
Zone 2 — June – August September
Zone 3 — June – July August – October
Zone 4 — June – July August – October
Zone 5 — May – June August – September
Zone 6 — May – June July – September
Zone 7 — April – June July – August
Zone 8 — April – May June – August
Zone 9 — March – April May – July
Zone 10 — February – April May – June
Zone 11 — January – March April – May
Zone 12 — January – March April – May
Zone 13 — January – March April – May

Companion Plants for Dulcina

✓ Good companions

Basil

Deters thrips and aphids while potentially improving bean flavor

Carrots

Loosens soil for bean roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

Corn

Provides natural trellis support for climbing beans

Cucumber

Beans fix nitrogen that cucumbers can utilize, mutual growth enhancement

Marigold

Repels Mexican bean beetles and aphids, reduces nematode populations

Nasturtium

Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, natural pest deterrent

Radish

Breaks up soil and deters bean root fly

Summer Savory

Improves bean growth and flavor while repelling bean beetles

✗ Keep away from

Brassicas

Compete for similar nutrients and can inhibit nitrogen fixation in beans

Garlic

Releases compounds that can stunt bean growth and reduce yields

Onions

Can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation by rhizobia bacteria

Sunflower

Produces allelopathic chemicals that inhibit bean germination and growth

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

1.97gProtein
3.01gFiber
0.65mgIron
Notes from the garden

A greener inbox, occasionally.

Seasonal planting ideas, useful tips and a little inspiration. No weeds.