With the aim to investigate the influence of spermine (SPM) treatment by vacuum pulse infiltration on postharvest quality of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), common beans were immersed in SPM solutions (0, 0.02, 0.2, 0.5 or 1.0mmol/L) under vacuum (-20kPa) for 2min and then stored at 20℃, 80%~85% relative humidity for 8 days. The results indicated that exogenous SPM treatments could significantly inhibit water loss and cutting-force increasing, and reduce the rust spots forming and decay of bean pod. Exogenous SPM treatments could also remarkably prevent decrease in levels of the soluble protein in the bean seed and the total soluble solids in the bean pod. The treatment with 0.5mmol/L SPM was more effective than the other treatments. The decay or rust spots index of the bean pod treated with 0.5mmol/L SPM was about 68% or 23% lower than that of control in the 8th day of storage, respectively. The results could be applicable to improve quality of common bean for commercial purpose. 