Bush Beans vs Pole Beans: No Trellis Needed for Compact Growth

Introduction

Bush beans are self-supporting and ideal for space-efficient, high-yield gardens.

Compact, bushy habit—no trellis needed.

2–3 heavy flushes per plant. Plant in blocks (16 plants, 4" spacing) every 2 weeks for continuous harvest.

Stringless, straight, easy to pick. Used by gourmet restaurants for filet beans.

Bush beans = no trellis, high yield, succession planting for all-season harvest.

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