Growing Bean in Los Angeles
Can you grow Bean in Los Angeles? Well suited. Season ~22.9°C, rainfall ~537 mm, winter low ~3.7°C. Soil, climate and ROI data.
Decision snapshot
Regional screening evidenceScreening answer: Well suited
Scope: This page assesses agronomic suitability. It does not determine whether cultivation is legal. Check current national, state, and local rules before planting.
- Observed region
- Los Angeles
- Climate window
- Open-Meteo archive, 2021–2023 daily data
- Resolution
- Representative regional centroid, not a field survey
Assumptions, fit-shortfall, and next checks
A representative centroid and regional climate window cannot establish parcel soil, water access, elevation, infrastructure, labour, contracts, or local farm-gate economics. Use this page to identify the next question, then verify local evidence before committing capital.
Market Demand — Bean
Global consumption & trade · FAO 2010–2023Is Bean viable in Los Angeles?
Bean is well suited to Los Angeles: growing-season temperatures (~22.9°C) and rainfall (~537 mm) fall within its 16–25°C range. Bean (Pulses & Beans, annual) performs best around 16 - 25 °C with a seasonal water requirement of 450 mm / season. Run a coordinate-level audit for mapped field-level estimates and local risk context.
Growing Bean in Los Angeles: what to expect
Rainfall in Los Angeles (~537 mm/yr) roughly matches Bean's ~450 mm need, so a normal year needs little supplemental water. Plant Bean in early spring once the risk of hard frost has passed in Los Angeles.
Soil and climate requirements for Bean
Compare mapped conditions for a selected field with the crop-profile requirements below before making a planting decision.
| Parameter | Bean Requirement |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | 4 - 9 |
| Water Requirement | 450 mm / season |
| Optimal Temperature | 16 - 25 °C |
| Waterlogging Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Nitrogen Demand | Very Low (nitrogen-fixing) |
Reference yield and price range
The figures below are crop-profile reference values, not a field-specific yield or profit forecast. Local costs, grade, packout and buyer terms still need to be entered or verified.
| Metric | Estimated Value |
|---|---|
| Reference yield per hectare | 1.13 t/ha |
| Reference yield per acre | 0.46 t/acre |
| Market Price | $700 - $2,000 / t |
| Estimated Gross Revenue | $1,525 / Hectare |
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