How to Grow Rocdor
Phaseolus vulgaris
Your complete guide to growing Rocdor.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Rocdor
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 Rocdor
✓ Good companions
Beans fix nitrogen that carrots utilize, carrots don't compete for space
Provides natural trellis for climbing beans in Three Sisters companion planting
Both benefit from similar growing conditions and bean's nitrogen fixation
Repels Mexican bean beetles and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, deters bean beetles
Quick harvest leaves space for beans, may deter bean beetles
Ground cover reduces weeds, retains soil moisture in Three Sisters method
Repels bean beetles and aphids, may enhance bean flavor
✗ Keep away from
Stunts bean growth and interferes with beneficial root bacteria
Inhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions
Allelopathic compounds inhibit bean germination and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
