Dry beans are so great for seed savers, because they are largely self-pollinating, just like tomatoes. That was another thing that we brought back quite a few varieties of—tomatoes and dry beans. We’ve had this really great and delicious chore of going from, “Oh, we have several ...
‘Anasazi’beans, also known asNew Mexico Cave beans, are cream-colored beans mottled with red blotches. ‘Bollito’ (Bollita)are tan to rose-colored beans reputed to be easier to digest than pinto beans. ‘Black Runner’are large (1"–2.5cm) black beans from prolific, fast-growing vines...
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Explore the seed catalogs, most of which will have a small selection of beans specifically recommended for the dry treatment. Growing the beans The secret with growing beans for drying is to make an early start as they require a long season. Sow beans under cover from mid-spring and ...
Are you noticing that seedlings have disappeared overnight? Poor germination may be the result of old seed, but squirrels and birds may be munching on your seed and seedlings. Protect your crops with wire mesh or some other barrier to prevent creatures from stealing your beans. ...
Pole beans may be planted in rows or hills. In the row, plant seed 6-10 inches apart, in rows 3-4 feet apart.Stakes for pole beans should be 6-7 feet tall and have a rough surface to allow the plant to climb. Form a tripod from 3 or 4 poles, and train vines to climb each ...
I recommend bush beans over pole beans for this ease of growing and harvesting, especially if you’re not concerned about maxing out your yield per hectare. Many heirloom varieties exist for all kinds of beans, and if you’rebuying from a seed supplier, you’ll be able to select the best...