[header] How to grow a bean plant [title] Learn the two different types of beans. [step] In general, there are two overall types of beans: shell beans and snap beans. Both types can grow in either the pole-or bush-style, but the pods of the beans are what make them unique.
Shell beans are primarily removed from their pod to be eaten, and are consumed fresh or dried to save for later. Snap beans are eaten inside their pod, and are only eaten fresh (not dried for later use).