In this post, we’ll walk through the entire lifecycle of bean plants. I’ll share insights on the timelines for each growth stage, tips for dealing with common challenges, and strategies to help you achieve the best yield from your garden.

Green beans go through five phases in their life cycle: planting seeds, germination, seedlings, flowering and pod sets, maturation and harvest. The life cycle of the green bean plant begins with the planting of seeds in the spring and ends upon harvest in late summer or early fall.

Life Cycles and Stages of the Bean Plant. There are four stages in the life of a bean plant: The seed is the capsule in which the new plant is housed. Germination is the process in which the baby plant emerges from the seed hull.

Growth Stages of Common Bean Phaseolus vulgaris L. Legume ipmPIPE Diagnostic Pocket Series LeGume TypeS: Dry edible, Snap, Processing Beans ... R1 • one open flower (early flower) on the plant R2 • 50% open flowers (mid flower) [Fig. 2] R3 • one pod at maximum length (early pod set) R4 • 50% of pods at maximum length (mid pod set)

into the soil to prevent weed growth. Planting starts the first of June. Beans are planted in rows with a planter, or can be solid seeded with a grain drill.