Kidney Bean Plant
Kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), an annual from Mesoamerica, grows 0.3-2 m in loamy soil with full sun, needs moderate moisture to yield 0.5-1 kg of seeds, supporting heart health with regular watering and 10:20:20 NPK.
Habit
Annual
Height
0.3-2 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes (seeds, pods)
Medicinal
Yes (antioxidants)
Origin
Mesoamerica
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
18-24
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
50% peat, 30% compost, 20% perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Regular, keep moist
Plant Weight
~0.5-1 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-6.8
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.8-1.2
Yield Per Plant
0.5-1 kg
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
1 year
Health Benefits
Supports heart health, digestion
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 30% compost, 20% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with balanced NPK
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Bacterial Blight, Bean Common Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Dark sunken lesions on pods and stems, Water-soaked spots turning brown on leaves, Mottled leaves with yellowing and stunted growth, White powdery coating on leaves, Orange pustules on leaves
Remove plant debris, copper sprays, Copper-based sprays, No organic cure, use resistant varieties, Neem oil, sulfur spray, Remove infected leaves, neem oil
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Bactericides with copper hydroxide, No chemical cure, use resistant varieties, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mancozeb