Bean 'Jacob's Cattle'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Jacob's Cattle'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Jacob's Cattle is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Jacob's Cattle needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Jacob's Cattle from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Jacob's Cattle about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Jacob's Cattle

Jacob's Cattle is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Jacob's Cattle