bush bean
Self-supporting garden legume
A bush bean is a variety of bean plant that grows in a compact, bushy form rather than climbing.
Unlike pole beans, which need trellises or supports, bush beans are self-supporting and typically reach only one to two feet tall: Bush beans are easier for small gardens since they don't need staking.
The term applies to the plant, not a distinct species—many common beans come in both bush and pole varieties.
- gardenCultivated plant area
- vegetableEdible plant part
- harvestGathering mature crops
- podSeed case or cetacean group
- seedEmbryonic plant capsule
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