Known as a “nutritional powerhouse,” dry bean is a human food high in protein, phosphorus, zinc, iron, vitamin B₁ and fiber. Among many other nutritional traits. It is the most important legume worldwide for human consumption. Dry bean is also a valuable cash crop. Beans are a crop that require the farmer to provide adequate cultural management and attention and this is essential from variety selection, field selection and planting through harvest, plus marketing for maximum profitability.

Beans are adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions. Beans will grow best on well drained friable soils and light sandy loams.