How to Grow Velour
Phaseolus vulgaris
Your complete guide to growing Velour.
📷 Wikipedia: Phaseolus vulgarisWhen to Plant Velour
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 Velour
✓ Good companions
Loosen soil for bean roots and don't compete for nitrogen since beans fix their own
Repels aphids, ants, and flea beetles that commonly attack beans
Provides natural support structure for climbing beans in Three Sisters planting
Both benefit from similar growing conditions and beans provide nitrogen cucumbers need
Repels bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling bean beetles
Break up compacted soil and mature quickly without competing for space
Repels bean beetles and aphids, may improve bean flavor and growth
✗ Keep away from
Stunts bean growth and interferes with beneficial rhizobia bacteria
Can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions
Compete heavily for nutrients and water, can shade beans and reduce yields
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
