Origin
Central America, South America
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Dermatitis
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Green Beans
Winter Squash
In German
Bohnen
Winter squash
In French
haricots
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Green Beans
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
φασόλια
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
feijões
abóbora
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Cucurbita
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Green Bean and Winter Squash
Season and care of Green Bean and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Green Bean and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Winter Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Bean is Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Green Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Green Bean and Winter Squash Physical Information
Green Bean and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Green Bean height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Green Bean and Winter Squash are as follows:
Green Bean flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Green Bean leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Green Bean and Winter Squash
Care of Green Bean and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Green Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.