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Lazy Housewife Pole Bean

Lazy Housewife Pole Bean is a heirloom bean variety (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Lazy Housewife'). Harvest begins around day 70-80; seed germinates in 7-14 days. Set plants 4-6 inches apart. Grow in soil pH 6.0-7.0, zones 2-11, full sun (6+ hours).

Beans
70-80days to harvest
7-14days to germinate
Z2–11USDA zones
Easy to Moderatedifficulty
Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after soil warms to 65°F. Plant near poles or trellises, 1-2 inches deep.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1-1.5 inches per week, deep watering preferred
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil with good organic matter
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
4-6 inches
Season
Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Medium green pods with white seeds
Size
5-7 inch pods
Shape
Broad, flat, oval-shaped pods
Flavour
Mild, sweet flavor when young; creamy, nutty seeds when mature

In the kitchen

Snap beans when young, shell beans when mature, excellent for drying. Perfect for soups, stews, and casseroles.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Bean beetles, aphids, spider mites, bean weevils
Diseases
Bean mosaic virus, bacterial blight, anthracnose, white mold
Resistance
Good overall disease tolerance, some resistance to bean mosaic virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
2——June – AugustOctober – September
3——June – JulySeptember – October
4——June – JulySeptember – October
5——May – JuneAugust – October
6——May – JuneAugust – October
7——April – JuneAugust – September
8——April – MayJuly – September
9——March – AprilJune – August
10——February – AprilJune – July
11——January – MarchMay – June
12——January – MarchMay – June
13——January – MarchMay – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CornProvides natural support structure for climbing beans while beans fix nitrogen for corn
SquashPart of Three Sisters planting, provides ground cover and weed suppression
MarigoldsRepel Mexican bean beetles and other harmful insects
NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
CarrotsBenefit from nitrogen fixed by beans, help break up soil
RadishesFast-growing root crop that doesn't compete with beans for space
LettuceGrows well in partial shade of bean plants, efficient space usage
Summer SavoryRepels bean beetles and may improve bean flavor when grown nearby

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation capabilities
GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt bean growth and development
SunflowersCompete heavily for nutrients and water, can shade out beans

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g)
1.97
Fat (g)
0.275
Carbohydrate (g)
7.41
Fibre (g)
3.01
Vitamin K (µg)
43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.121
Calcium (mg)
40
Iron (mg)
0.652
Magnesium (mg)
28.2
Phosphorus (mg)
41.2
Potassium (mg)
290
Zinc (mg)
0.35
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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