While it is possible for common beans (P. vularis) to accidently cross pollinate, in over 60 years of growing beans, I have never seen it happen. I would say that you are relatively safe.

That is good to know. I plan on having a separation of approximately 30 feet and other plants between.

I want to try a few different varieties next year and I would like to save seed from them.

thanks,

Dean

Dean,

Beans cross at a normal rate of 1 to 5 percent if they are grown in close proximity. If you separate them by 30 feet and plant other crops between, you will probably be less than 1% crossing. This is an acceptable level for most seed production.

Fusion - who has seen many bean hybrids over the last few years.