How to Support Bean Plants

Beans come in pole bean, bush bean and half-runner varieties. Pole beans and half runners benefit from support because they grow vines that need to climb. A simple, tepee-style tripod provides adequate support for bean plants as they grow. In addition to offering stability to your bean plants, this bean tower is a fun activity to get children involved in planting and maintaining a garden.

5-foot poles made of bamboo, PVC pipe or wood (3)
Tape measure
Drill
Twine

Instructions

- 1
  Lay three poles on the ground. Mark the poles at 1, 2, 3 and 4 feet.
- 2
  Drill holes through each of the poles at the measured intervals. You will drill 12 holes in all.
- 3
  Lash the poles together by threading twine through the top set of holes.
- 4
  Spread the poles out to form a standing tripod.
- 5
  Thread twine through the next set of holes, making a circle around the entire tripod, to hold it stable. Thread twine through each set of holes down the length of the poles.
- 6
  Dig a hole to bury each leg of the bean tower in a sunny spot in the garden. This offers added stability against harsh winds or visiting animals.

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