Where do beans grow best?
Plenty of moisture and a fertile soil are essential for a good crop of beans so avoid very dry, poor soils if possible and prepare the ground well before planting or sowing. Like most vegetables, they enjoy a lot of sunshine and prefer a fairly sheltered site with some protection from cold winds. This also helps to avoid poor pod set due to poor pollination.
Rotate crops
Choose a new site for planting each year as beans are prone to foot and root rotting diseases that build up in the soil over time.
Using containers
Beans can be grown successfully in containers and, as they are so decorative, they can be used to great effect in a small garden, a backyard, patio or even a sheltered balcony. They won't crop as well as beans grown in open ground as it is harder to keep them well watered and to provide them with a good enough root run.