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Height of Green Bean Plants

The green bean thrives in full sun, though it will tolerate partial shade. Green beans germinate in eight to 10 days when the soil temperature is between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean plants don't like to be disturbed, so don't start seeds indoors and try to transplant them.
  1. Pole Beans

    • Depending on the variety and growing conditions, pole beans may grow 5 to 10 feet tall. Pole beans require support for optimal growth. You can create a tepee-shaped support from eight poles placed in a circle and fastened together at the top. The pole bean support should be 5 to 8 feet tall.

    Bush Beans

    • Depending on the variety and the growing conditions, bush beans grow 1 to 3 feet tall. They are easy to grow and don't require any poles for support.

    Considerations

    • If you are short on garden space, consider planting pole beans. They will yield two to three times more beans than bush varieties will in the same amount of space.