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Navy bean seeds produce warm-season annual plants that grow in a compact, bushy form with upright stems and compound leaves. These plants develop pods along the stems during the growing period and are well suited to regions with consistent warmth and a frost-free season. Navy beans adapt to a range of well-drained soils and are commonly cultivated in garden plots and field settings. With steady sunlight and moderate watering, plants establish reliably and produce mature pods over the course of the season.
Features
- Warm-season legume with compact, bushy growth
- Produces pods along upright stems
- Suitable for garden plots and field cultivation
- Adaptable to various well-drained soil types
- Requires full sun and consistent warmth
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Common Name (US): Navy Bean
- Seed Type / Variety: Dry bean variety
- Growth Habit: Bushy, upright annual plant
- USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Late spring (after last frost)
- Growing Season: Summer
- Sowing Season: April to June (temperate regions); May to July (warm regions)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 7–10 days at 20–30°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
- Mature Plant Size: 30–60 cm height; 30–45 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 10–15 cm between plants
