Common bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
The dominant grain legume in Kenya, usually intercropped with maize; a key source of dietary protein.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
16-25°C (absolute 7-32°C)
Rainfall
500-2000mm (absolute 300-4300mm)
Altitude
3000m
Soil pH
5.5-7.5 (absolute 4-9)
Soil types
Well-drained loams, pH 6.0-7.0