How to Grow Northeaster
Phaseolus vulgaris
Your complete guide to growing Northeaster.
📷 Wikipedia: Phaseolus vulgarisWhen to Plant Northeaster
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Northeaster
✓ Good companions
Help break up soil for bean roots and don't compete for nutrients
Deters bean beetles, aphids, and ants through strong aromatic compounds
Provides natural trellis support for climbing beans in three sisters planting
Repel bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, attract predatory insects
Break up compacted soil and mature quickly without competing for space
Ground cover suppresses weeds and retains moisture, completes three sisters guild
Repels bean beetles and aphids, may improve bean flavor when planted nearby
✗ Keep away from
May stunt bean growth and interfere with beneficial rhizobia bacteria
Can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through allelopathic compounds
Compete heavily for nutrients and water, can shade out bean plants
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
