Organic gardening - bush beans vs. pole beans

by barry
(manitoba)

I have never grown pole beans. Would like to try pole beans. do pole beans have the same taste quality? They would pick much easier.


Thank you Barry sunset3@nolimitsinternet.com

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ANSWER

Hi Barry,

yes, pole beans taste great; in fact many people (including me) think they have more real 'bean taste' than bush beans.

You will need a tall, strong trellis - I use 8-foot t-posts, wire, and nylon mesh netting.

Pole beans plants tend to dry out faster than bush beans, so make sure you water them regularly.

Scott