And even if you don’t have a lot of garden space, there are ways to grow runner beans in pots, making them the perfect small garden idea due to their vertical growing habits. But even if you do ...

To grow beans in containers, choose a pot that is at least 12 inches deep for bush beans and deeper for pole beans. Fill it with high-quality potting mix and sow seeds directly into the soil.

Beans are perfect for a sunny, well-drained spot. They prefer to grow in moist, fertile soil in a sheltered spot away from strong winds, but can also be grown successfully in pots. Sowing seeds ...