Origin
Southern Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Light Yellow, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
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Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Food Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Spinach
common bean
In German
Spinat
Gartenbohne
In French
Épinards
Haricot
In Spanish
Espinacas
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Feijão
In Polish
Szpinak
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
Spinach
wax bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Spinach and Wax Bean
Season and care of Spinach and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Wax Bean season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and Wax Bean Physical Information
Spinach and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Wax Bean are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spinach and Wax Bean
Care of Spinach and Wax Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wax Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.