Ohio Pole Bean Seeds — Phaseolus vulgaris

A Climbing Bean Worth Growing

Ohio Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a reliable, productive climbing bean that has earned its place in the kitchen garden. Vigorous and tall-growing, it produces an abundant crop of long, straight, tender green beans over an extended harvest period — the more you pick, the more it produces. A classic pole bean with excellent flavour, it's perfect for growing up a trellis, teepee, or fence, making the most of vertical space in the garden. A wonderful choice for both experienced and beginner vegetable gardeners.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🫘 Prolific and productive — generous crops of long, straight, tender green beans over an extended harvest season
• 🌿 Vigorous climbing habit — makes excellent use of vertical space; perfect for trellises, teepees, and fences
• 🍽️ Excellent flavour — tender, flavoursome beans that are delicious fresh, steamed, or stir-fried
• ☀️ Easy to grow — direct sow and largely leave to it; one of the most rewarding vegetables you can grow from seed
• ✂️ Pick and it keeps producing — regular harvesting encourages continuous cropping right through summer

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Sow direct from October onwards once the soil has warmed to at least 16°C — beans dislike cold, wet soil. Sow seeds 3–4 cm deep, 15–20 cm apart, at the base of your support structure. Provide a sturdy trellis, teepee, or fence as plants can reach 2 m or more. Water regularly, especially once flowering begins, and keep picking to encourage continuous cropping. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal issues. Performs beautifully in all regions of New Zealand through the summer months.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 20 seeds of Ohio Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris).