A compact bush bean bearing long, slender, stringless green pods with no need for staking. Quick from seed and ideal for small gardens and pots.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 50 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Bean 'Dwarf Snake'
Botanically, Phaseolus vulgaris 'Dwarf Snake' is an fast-growing edible plant in the Fabaceae family. It reaches around 50 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Bean 'Dwarf Snake'
Bean 'Dwarf Snake' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Bean 'Dwarf Snake' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Bean 'Dwarf Snake' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Bean 'Dwarf Snake' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Bean 'Dwarf Snake' in the garden
Bean 'Dwarf Snake' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Bean 'Dwarf Snake' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Bean 'Dwarf Snake'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Bean 'Dwarf Snake' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.