Green beans: the best varieties and growing tips

Features of green beans

Green beans contain the most nutritious and beneficial components among legumes. The birthplace of this plant is considered to be Central and South America. Thanks to the work of breeders, beans grow today in any region of the country.

There are varieties of green beans:

1. Bush beans. A plant variety that does not require support. Tolerates low temperatures well and bears fruit well.
2. A climbing variety. Cultures of this species are represented by vines up to 3-4 m. They are used in landscape design and require supports. The great advantage of the plants is their long fruiting period and high yield.

The main difference between legume species and grains is the possibility of using not only mature beans, but also whole pods for food. They do not contain fibers or a permanent layer. The whole pods can be eaten only in their unripe form; when they ripen, they are unsuitable for food.

Attention! People often confuse green beans and asparagus beans; this is a misconception. Green beans are immature pods, but asparagus is a completely different plant.

Green beans are a very nutritious and healthy product with excellent taste. Young green pods contain:

• cellulose;
• minerals, including chromium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and iron;
• proteins that are easily digestible, as they are very similar in structure to meat;
• folic and ascorbic acid;
• vitamins B1 and B2;
• provitamin A.

Regular consumption of green pods helps remove toxins and waste from the body, normalize the functioning of the liver, stomach, and kidneys. Eating green beans can be used to prevent prostate adenoma in men.

Varietal features

It is important to decide which characteristics of the variety are decisive in each case. This will allow you to narrow down the choice and take into account the main nuances and assigned tasks.

• Zoned - taking into account the climatic characteristics of a particular region: cold-resistant or heat-loving, resistant to waterlogging or dry weather, etc.
• With increased immunity to certain diseases or adapted to resist common pests (of no interest to them).
• Most suitable for one type of processing or another: freezing, preservation, long-term storage.
• According to the characteristics of ripening and harvesting. They are divided into sugar (asparagus, leguminous) and shelling (cereal). The latter can conditionally include universal varieties, which can be consumed in pods in their unripe form.

• According to the type of growth - bush (determinate) and climbing with long vines (indeterminate).
• According to the ripening period, it is divided into early (65-75 days), middle (75-90 days) and late (over 3 months).
• By color and shape of pods and grains. Beans are one of the most colorful vegetable crops. The color of the beans can be very different - yellow, purple, pink, green, white, purple and even variegated with all these shades at once. The pods also differ in color and shape, which, combined with the possibility of vertical gardening, makes it possible to use this crop in country house decor. The decorative nature of climbing varieties perfectly complements their high nutritional characteristics.

When can you plant green beans in open ground?

Depending on the region and climatic conditions, the date for planting bean seeds in open ground is selected. It is important that the earth warms up, and there should be no chance of night frosts. By the time of planting, the ground should warm up to +10 degrees.

Green beans are usually planted in the second half of May - early June. In most regions of Russia, by this time the soil is ready for planting. If there is a possibility of a sharp cold snap or frost, then the plantings should be covered with non-woven material or polyethylene at night.

The culture is a heat-loving plant that is afraid of frost and sudden drops in temperature. A decrease to -3 is disastrous for an adult culture.

Own technology

1. Select varieties . Preferably early and tasty.

2. Wait for the weather . Beans are a heat-loving plant; it is important that they have enough of our Siberian warmth. We get frosts even in June, so I sow the seeds at the end of May - beginning of June, it all depends on the weather. As long as they are in the ground, they are not afraid of frost.

3. Sow dry seeds . Shoots at favorable temperatures appear in 6-9 days. Now, if the weather is dry, you can water it a little to help the roots develop faster. After watering and rain, I always loosen the soil, so the beans grow better.

4. Hill up so that it does not fall from the wind . As soon as the plants grow to 10 cm, I hill them up, raking the soil to the base of the stem. I repeat this operation in a couple of weeks. Then the growing beans will not fall from the wind or under the weight of their leaf mass. In the first years I didn’t hill up, and it was a shame when an adult bush fell and broke during gusts of wind.

5. Feed twice . The first time after the appearance of the third leaf is necessary for growing leaves. The second time after 2-3 weeks - now the plant grows stems and produces flowers. The more flowers there are, the higher the harvest. I take any complex fertilizer, instant soluble with microelements.

6. Garter . In the south it may not be relevant, but here we need it. The first years without a garter proved this. We get a lot of precipitation, and the leaves and pods on the ground begin to rot. To prevent this from happening, I drive thick stakes into the ground after 2-3 m, tie twine to them at a height of 30-40 cm, and place the stems on the twine. If the beans are tall, you can tie them a second time, tying the twine even higher. Now the leaves do not come into contact with the ground and spoil less. The pods also stay clean.

7. Harvest on time . In August, the beans begin to ripen. I usually do a selective harvest at the end of the month. I collect full pods that have already begun to turn white, but have not yet dried out. I lay them out under a canopy where they ripen well. The pods remaining on the bushes grow faster, because they now get more nutrition. I completely remove the bushes before frost. We have them at the end of August and mid-September. The beans will withstand a slight drop in temperature to -1°C. Only the top leaves will freeze a little, which is not scary. If heavy frosts are expected, I pull out the entire plant and hang it under a canopy, where it is not afraid of frosts down to -5°C. So you don’t have to rush into this event, because in the fall there are always a lot of urgent things to do.

Popular varieties for planting

Planting and caring for beans in open ground will not cause problems if you choose the variety correctly. In total, there are about 50 species and varieties of green beans in nature, and there are even more developments by breeders. When choosing a variety, they are guided by the early maturity of the crop. It is easy to choose a variety based on external characteristics, since all manufacturers have real photos of the crop on the packs.

Storing beans

Fresh beans will not last very long; after the harvesting process, they should be consumed almost immediately. For the winter, you can prepare freezing by picking unripe fruits in advance and placing them in the refrigerator. Asparagus can be preserved in whole pods and prepared in various salads. Once ripe, the beans are removed from the pod and stored in a dry place. Green beans are a picky crop, do not require special care, are grown in different latitudes, and are resistant to diseases and parasites. It gained its popularity due to its rich vitamin composition and excellent taste. For these reasons, most gardeners prefer cultivating legumes.

Methods for planting beans

Over the years of growing beans, many ways of planting this crop from seeds have emerged. Some use traditional row sowing in the ground, others plant groups of several seeds in a circle.

Two technologies are most often used when growing beans:

• ordinary method;
• tape technology.

The main difference between the two methods is that with the row method, the seed holes are placed in one row with a distance between them of about 40-50 cm.

In the second option, two ribbons of beans are planted, the distance between which should be at least 60 cm.

Green beans: two types under one name

Over time, the classification of bean varieties gradually improved: non-parchment types of legumes were developed - there are no layers inside the blades. These types of plants grow in elongated, cylindrical pods that contain dietary beans; they retain the juiciness of the pods for a long time. In addition, you can now choose interesting types of green beans from Asia. These cowpeas or cowpeas are collectively known as Vigna unguiculata.

With good care, cowpea bean pods can grow up to 1 m long, unlike American, domestic or European types of green beans, which grow no more than 40 cm in length.

American varieties of green beans must be subjected to heat treatment, and cowpea fruits in milky-waxy ripeness are eaten raw. Cowpea beans are also useful in sprouted form, not only in the usual form of preparation. Its only drawback is that it is a heat-loving crop, so it will have to be grown in central Russia using greenhouses.

To grow cowpea fruits, you need to follow several rules:

• Select varieties based on early ripening classes of bush types. Unlike climbing varieties, they ripen faster, but their pods are shorter.
• Purchase varietal or hybrid seeds from domestic or Chinese breeders; they are less capricious than Japanese producers.
• The cowpea variety of American breeders is gaining popularity.

Growing indoors

If you don’t have a summer cottage, then don’t be upset. You can grow beans correctly and get a harvest right on the windowsill or balcony. It is best to use early varieties, which allow harvesting within 2 months after planting.

How to create the right conditions

For efficient growth of green beans, a short daylight period (no more than 12 hours) is required. If you take care of this, a good early harvest is guaranteed.

To grow beans in an apartment, you need to ensure there is sandy and loamy soil, which must have a temperature of at least +12 degrees. Since the pod species is a self-pollinating crop, there will be no problems with cultivation.

Sowing highlights

First, high-quality seed material is prepared. It is pre-soaked and left to germinate until a small root appears. After this, it is planted in containers with prepared soil and covered to a depth of 5 cm.

Attention!

It is recommended to process seed material using potassium permanganate. Insecticides or fungicides can be used for prevention purposes.

The plant grows rapidly, so it is advisable to grow it in separate containers without picking.

Planting in an apartment is characterized by a shift in sowing dates. You can plant beans on a loggia or balcony as early as the beginning of May, and in apartment conditions, sowing begins already in March.

It is important to choose the right container for the plant. For growing at home, it is necessary to provide bush crops with a volume of soil of 3 liters, and climbing species - 35 liters.

Before planting seeds, water the soil with hot water or a solution of potassium permanganate. The seeds are placed at a distance of 10 cm. Using a combined growing method is effective. For example, you can grow beans indoors, and after the temperature has stabilized, take them out to the balcony. You can also grow the crop at home until the fruits appear, and only then take it out onto the loggia or balcony.

Features of care

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When growing, it is important to properly care for beans and water them in a timely manner. If the crop is grown on the balcony, then the frequency depends on the weather outside. On the hottest days, it is sometimes necessary to water twice a day.

To prevent the development of fungi, you need to ensure that drops do not fall on the leaves. Watering is carried out in the morning. Despite the fact that it is important for beans to have no more than 12 hours of daylight, the plant does not like darkness, so the containers are placed in a well-lit place.

Throughout growth, fertilizing is carried out regularly. The first is performed at the stage of appearance of 2 true leaves, and then repeated every 2 months. Before the budding phase begins, the crop requires the addition of organic matter. Since beans are grown at home, it is not possible to use manure and chicken droppings due to the unpleasant odor. Add humus and mix the soil.

After budding begins, it is necessary to add potassium and other microelements to the soil. The most convenient option is ash, which is sprinkled on the soil, loosened and watered.

Attention!

It is convenient to buy natural organic fertilizer (horse manure extract), which is intended for use at home.

Growing green beans in Siberia

The harsh Siberian climate and short summers must be taken into account when cultivating legumes:

• Give preference to early varieties.
• Sowing is carried out at the end of May, sometimes beans are planted as seedlings.
• Seeds are sown mainly without soaking, dry.
• Hilling up of sprouts is carried out above 10 cm.
• Climbing varieties need to be tied up.
• When it gets cold, plants need to be covered.
• Harvesting is carried out as the pods ripen; early ripening beans are harvested in August. The pods are laid out or hung under a canopy in the air for ripening. If frost occurs unexpectedly, the plants are pulled out along with the roots and also left to ripen.

Growing in open ground

To grow this crop, plant directly in open ground without first growing seedlings. Sometimes you don't need to soak the beans. The seeds are not pre-treated if it is not possible to organize regular watering immediately after planting and rain is not expected. Soaking is important if you plan to get an early harvest.

Preparation of planting material

As already noted, beans can be planted sprouted or dry. But if there is a need to get early shoots, then seed material should be prepared. Pre-treatment will also help strengthen the plant's immunity.

Initially, the beans are kept in potassium permanganate (there should be a light pink solution) for half an hour. At the next stage, they are washed and then soaked again, but in an ash solution for 2 hours.

The day before planting, you can leave the seed in damp material to germinate. 5-10 minutes before sowing, the beans are placed in a solution of boric acid. Such measures will help protect young plants from pests and diseases.

Selecting a place for sowing and preparation

When choosing a plot in the garden, many factors are taken into account. Compliance with them will guarantee the harvest.

1. Illumination. Beans love lighted places where there are no drafts. The culture grows near natural fences, such as apple trees.
2. Priming. It is not allowed to plant beans in clay areas; it is recommended to choose loose soil with a nutrient layer. In heavy soils, the root system does not receive the necessary air, and due to stagnation of water, the roots may simply rot.
3. Crop rotation. It is recommended to plant beans after any nightshade crops, cucumbers, carrots, and peppers.

The land is being prepared. The procedure includes digging, removing weeds, roots and adding nutrients. For each square add 2 kg of humus, 20 g of wood ash, 30 g of superphosphate.

Possible planting schemes

Each type has its own methods and schemes for how to plant beans correctly in order to grow the maximum yield.

Place 5-6 seeds in a separate hole, and after germination, remove the weakest ones, leaving three. The removal procedure is carried out after the appearance of one true leaf.

Lunar calendar recommendations

Garden crops are planted in accordance with the recommendations of the lunar calendar. The location of the satellite affects the further growth of crops. Since the fruits ripen above ground, beans should be planted during the waxing periods of the moon.

Of course, if there are certain circumstances that do not allow planting on the days recommended by the lunar planting calendar, this can be done on any day. The main thing is that the landing time does not fall on the New Moon or Full Moon. These days are considered unlucky.

About pests

Green beans - growing and care

Beans are the easiest crop to grow. At the same time, the crop is often attacked by pests, which reduce all efforts to zero. The most dangerous crop pests are:

1. Bean grain. The insect's habitat is southern regions with a warm climate. The pest is small in size (from 2 to 5 mm), black in color, with yellowish-gray hairs on the back. The body shape of beetles is round. The pest is heat-loving and can survive for about 3 months without feeding. Summer time is the period for laying eggs. Dies when cold weather sets in.

   
   Bean grain

The insect penetrates the ripened beans and lays eggs there, spoiling the crop. Within about 3 weeks, the hatched larvae turn into pupae and fly away. Beans that have been damaged by the weevil cannot be used for food or sowing.

To prevent insects from appearing, you need to:

• Keep the harvested crop in a cool place;
• Plant the seed untouched by the weevil;
• Treat the infected crop with metaphos or decis. Spraying is carried out before the active color appears and 10 days after the first treatment;
• Harvest before the beans split.

1. Sprout fly. The length of the pest is 5 mm. Color – gray, with three dark stripes on the back. Most of all, flies damage the sown material. Eggs laid in moist soil become larvae within 9 days. The larvae, starting to look for food, eat the sown beans, preventing them from germinating. As a result, the crop dies without sprouting. For the fly, the best habitat is considered to be the cool season.

   
   Sprout fly

You can avoid germ flies by:

• Tilling the soil well before planting the seed. Before planting, the area must be cleared of weeds and other plant debris;

• Plant the seed as early as possible. It is recommended to plant in early May;

• Fertilize the soil in the fall, mixing it well with the soil;
• Pre-soak the seed for planting in a solution that stimulates growth.

1. Slugs. It is a worm-shaped mollusk, the length of which can reach 7 cm. It secretes mucus, with the help of which it moves, leaving a characteristic mucous trail on the ground and foliage. The nocturnal pest hides from the sun's rays in damp shelters and feeds on leaves and young bean crops.

To combat slugs, superphosphate and ash are used. Mulching with nettle and henna also helps to repel pests. Since beans are not demanding in terms of content, it is enough to adhere to the minimum rules and recommendations in order to obtain abundant harvests of a product that is useful and necessary for the body.

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Features of care

Green beans are an undemanding plant. But this does not mean that simply planting it is enough. To get a good harvest, you should follow simple rules of agricultural technology and bean care.

Germination rules

It takes about a week for sprouts to form in a timely manner, provided that dry beans are used. If the air temperature is below the established criteria, then germination is observed later - after 10 days.

But you can speed up the formation of seedlings. To do this, before sowing, the beans are treated with a growth stimulator. They also help beans germinate by covering them.

Many people use an interesting and original method of germination and further planting. Its essence is that a ribbon with sprouted beans is initially prepared. To implement it, you need several garbage bags, toilet paper, seeds and water.

Preparing the tape for planting is quite simple. First, spread out the bag, and carefully place a moistened strip of paper or fabric on it.

The beans, pre-soaked in warm water, are carefully laid out on paper and rolled up. Gradually the paper will turn into a roll with beans along one edge. The resulting twisted ribbon is placed in a narrow container with water and germinated.

Attention!

It is important not to miss the moment of transferring to the ground. This is done until the sprouts turn into leaves.

After sprouts with cotyledon leaves appear, hilling should be carried out. This will help strengthen the young shoots.

Watering

The crop loves moisture very much, so make sure to ensure proper watering. The soil should not be allowed to dry out during the period of pod formation.

Watering is carried out as the soil dries and depending on the weather. There is no specific form of water volume; it is important that the soil remains moist. Rainwater is considered optimal watering. Experienced gardeners use settled water at least 18 degrees.

Top dressing

To obtain a bountiful harvest, it is necessary to apply fertilizers at least 3 times during cultivation.

1. The first time feeding is done after 3-4 weeks. It is recommended to take complex formulations, which must contain phosphorus and nitrogen. You can use superphosphate (30-40 g per square).
2. After 20-21 days, for the active formation of pods, a nutritional composition based on potassium salt should be added at a rate of 10-15 g. for each square.
3. Once again after 21 days, repeat feeding using complex fertilizers.

A large amount of fertilizers can provoke excessive growth of tops, so you need to be careful with nutrient compositions.

Beans in Siberia

Here in Siberia it is difficult to grow beans - a few pods ripen and that’s it. I decided to conduct an experiment - I bought seeds in a store, ordered them from a catalog from a private gardener, took them from a pen pal and began to “conjure” them in the garden beds.

I planted all the seeds separately and marked the varieties on the plan. However, as in previous years, my harvest was not so great - it didn’t matter where the seeds were taken.

I realized my first mistake - before I didn’t pay attention to the maturation period. I found out: if the beans do not have enough 7-10 days to ripen, all the work will be lost. Therefore, of all the seeds, I left only early and mid-early varieties.

I decided to do a little experiment with seeds. Some were planted dry in the ground, others were soaked overnight, and others were soaked, wrapped in a cloth and left to germinate in a warm place.

The result surprised me. Half of the seeds from the third group simply rotted! After lying in a damp cloth for a couple of days, they turned into “porridge”.

The seeds from the second group had to be watered after planting so that the sprouts that sprouted would not die in the dry soil. The soil quickly dried out after watering, and a “crust” formed on it; it was necessary to loosen the soil and help the sprouts. But many seeds simply died, and later the cotyledon leaves also dried up.

Pests and diseases

Damage to legumes is extremely rare. But there is still a list of diseases that are common to all legumes:

• white rot;
• bacteriosis;
• rust;
• powdery mildew.

To fight and as a preventive measure, you can take milk powder and water in a ratio of 1:9, weak solutions of apple cider vinegar or baking soda. Treatments should be carried out 2 times a week.

If there are signs of the disease, then to prevent its spread, all affected crops should be removed.

Attention!

The main cause of damage to plantings is unhealthy planting material, so before planting, all seeds with signs of disease or pest damage should be removed. The best preventive measure is to follow the technology of bean cultivation.

An effective way of preventive control when growing beans in open ground is to carefully dig up the soil in the fall, as well as eliminate all residues from the previous harvest.

Yield varieties

Bean harvest rates are determined by the conditions in which the crop grows, care, and correct agricultural technology. But crops have been developed that are superior to others in yield.

Neringa

The Neringa variety is suitable for cultivation in any region of Russia. The early bird is distinguished by its excellent taste, the absence of a parchment layer and hard fibers in the pods.

Ripens in 52-55 days, produces small pods (up to 15 cm), round when cut. The plant rarely gets sick and stands out for its friendly fruiting.

Sachs

Green beans of domestic selection, Saxa asparagus beans without fiber in the pods. Early ripening, required for ripening 48-50 days. Many long, curved beans ripen on small bushes. The length of each is 10-12 cm. They are distinguished by their juiciness and pleasant taste. It is cultivated in all regions of the country, as the crop is ready for harvest early.

On a note!

There is a similar variety of bean, Golden Saxa, with yellow blades.

Mascotte

The asparagus variety belongs to the early group and ripens within 50 days. The plants are compact, with bright green beans. The length of the fruit is 15-18 cm. There are no coarse fibers in the blades, the taste is sweetish. Ripe beans are crunchy, juicy, with a delicate structure.

Gold necklace

Yellow long beans decorate the bush like a real precious necklace. Mid-season, ripens in about 70 days.

For powerful plants (2-3 meters) you need supports and a garter. Produces delicious juicy pods, length 18-20 cm, no parchment layer. The grains are white, suitable for consumption (side dishes, marinades). The litter shows good results when cultivated in any region.

Harvesting

The time for harvesting the pods depends on the early maturity of the crop.

1. Early ripening beans are harvested approximately 45-60 days after germination.
2. The pod variety of mid-season varieties can be harvested after 65-100 days.
3. Late varieties are ready for bean harvesting after 100-130 days.

You can harvest up to 5 times. This should be done when the leaves are as juicy as possible, but the fruits are still unripe. If the pods are not removed in time, the formation of new ovaries will stop. It is necessary to inspect the bushes every week. If you plan to collect your own seed, then the last harvest is left until fully ripe.

When harvesting, you should remember simple rules:

• the more often you remove the pods, the faster they form again;
• When green beans are planted in the same place, the yield becomes higher from time to time.

Don’t be alarmed if the bean yield is high. The pods should be collected promptly and any excess should be frozen. They do not lose their beneficial properties and taste in the freezer.

Growing green beans and caring for them will not be difficult even for an inexperienced gardener. If you follow the simplest rules, you will be able to harvest. And with the right choice of varieties, you can consume juicy, tasty pods throughout the entire season.

Review of the best varieties of green beans

Let's take a closer look at the most popular varieties of green beans.

Blauchilda

A plant with purple long pods. After cooking, the pods turn dark green. The bush reaches 3-4 m in length and requires support and reseeding. “Blauhilda” has an excellent taste, which is why it is actively used in canning, freezing, preparing side dishes and salads.

Vigna

This variety received its name in honor of its ancestor, the Italian Domenico Vigna. It has three forms: bush, semi-bush and climbing. It grows mainly in warm climates, so it is not yet very popular among our gardeners.

Beans are a valuable dietary product - they have a high content of proteins and starch.

Butter King

Early ripening variety. It grows in compact bushes in the garden, reaching a maximum height of 40 cm. It tolerates drought well and is resistant to diseases. The beans are light yellow in color. The crop can be harvested in the early stages of ripening. Beans have a delicate taste. Long-term heat treatment is not required.

Blue Lake

The green pods reach 16 cm in length and contain small white seeds inside. Due to their high growth, Blue Lake bushes require constant support. Like the Butter King, this variety is resistant to infections and various diseases.

Vigna Countess

Belongs to climbing varieties. The bushes continue to grow and bear fruit even after the first harvest. The Countess variety is distinguished by its fast ripening speed, reduced fibrousness, and resistance to low temperatures. However, it is best to plant it in a warm place, after working on the seedlings first.

Ash or chalk is perfect for feeding. Water moderately.

Sweet courage

It is best to plant this variety from mid-May to early June. The first shoots appear within 7 days after planting. Sweet courage requires special attention in hot weather - do not forget to water the plant regularly. Also remember that this species does not like nitrogen fertilizers.

The beans ripen quickly; you still need to collect the young pods. If this is not done, the culture will lose its taste.

Purple Lady

The height of the bush reaches a maximum of 150 cm, the length of the pods is 15 cm. Purple Lady differs from other varieties in its higher yield and beautiful shoots. The plant is decorated with purple flowers, which gives the beds an interesting look. The beans are white.

Vigna Macaretti

Belongs to semi-bush varieties. No special care conditions are required. The main thing is to weed the beds and loosen the soil in time. Good predecessors for this variety are cabbage, cucumbers, and potatoes.

Harvesting begins approximately 45 days after the first shoots appear.

Gold Mine

The peculiarity of the variety is its very sweet fruits . Ripens within 55 days, gives an excellent harvest. About 1 kg of beans is harvested from one bush.

Golden nectar

Since the bushes are powerful, support is needed. Beans up to 25 cm long, juicy and soft. They have a yellow-golden color. They have high nutritional properties. Sown in late May or early June, as the crop is sensitive to frost.

A good place for planting is well-warmed and moderately moist soil. Maintenance requires timely weeding and loosening.

Pencil Pod Black Wax

An unusual bean that first appeared in Italy. The bushes reach 40 cm in height. The fruits are well stored and transported. During transportation, the appearance of plants does not deteriorate. Inside the yellow pods live glossy black beans.

Red Podded Asparagus

Very beautiful beans - the bushes are decorated with a large number of long purple pods. They grow long and can reach 80 cm. Gardeners recommend eating asparagus, its length is about 0.5 m. The plant has a delicate and juicy taste.

Kentucky Blue Pole

This bean has found particular recognition in the USA - Americans love it for its sweet taste and rich harvest. It belongs to climbing crops, has tall and powerful bushes . We recommend planting it near fences or trees, be sure to tie it up.

The length of the green pods reaches 20 cm. The beans withstand bad weather and other unfavorable factors. Many gardeners compare Kentucky Blue Pole to the Blue Lake variety.

Purple Queen

It grows in 50-55 days from the date of planting. The name speaks for itself - the wavy purple pods will decorate any garden plot. The variety is resistant to various diseases and viruses. In addition, the advantages of Purple Queen include excellent taste and high commercial quality.

Fire red

She is Turkish beans and the Winner. The crop blooms from June until frost. It has long fruits with white, black, pink or brown seeds. Grows in sunny or partial shade.

It is advisable to feed it with nitrogen fertilizers in the first month. It grows quickly, the fruits can be used both for cooking and for decorating the garden.

Yellow asparagus beans Pencil Pod

Refers to yellow bean varieties. The length of the pods is about 20 cm. The seeds are small and black. Suitable for both freezing and fresh consumption. Like other varieties, it tolerates bad weather well.

Saxa without fiber

The bush reaches a height of 30-40 cm. The beans have a juicy taste with a high sugar content. The plant requires warmth and sufficient soil moisture. Does not tolerate weeds and soil in the shade.

The fruits are rich in mineral elements and vitamins A and B. Mature seeds contain 20% protein. Excellent for dietary nutrition.

Bona

Refers to mid-season varieties. The seeds are white with a faint tint and are valued in cooking. The germination period is 50-60 days. Bona will provide the gardener with a stable and rich harvest. It does not require special care.

Bergold

The beans have an incredibly delicate taste. White grains can be consumed both mature and at the ripening stage. Bergold gives preference to nutritious soils. It is better to sow names in early June.

Provide the plant with support and regularly weed and loosen it. Harvesting occurs as the beans ripen.

Flamingo

The name corresponds to the appearance of the beans: red-pink grains are pleasing to the eye. Refers to early ripening crops. The variety is unpretentious and has good yields anywhere. Rich in vitamins, consumed fresh or frozen.

Vigna Fakir

A valuable dietary product, as it contains a large amount of protein. The fruits can be prepared for the whole year. Tolerates dry air and shade very well. Good predecessors of the variety are cabbage and cucumbers.

It is best to provide the beans with support and also fertilize the soil after the first buds appear. Harvest 40 days after germination.

Gina

An early variety of dwarf bean. The flat pods are pale green. During the long harvest season, the beans do not lose their valuable qualities. Excellent for canning. These beans are very easy to harvest.

Crane

Asparagus bush plant, reaches 45-50 cm in height. Smooth green beans reach 12 cm in length. Sometimes the “nose” of the bean is sharp or blunt. It is recommended to plant Crane in a new place every year to protect it from diseases. It is also recommended to maintain a sufficient level of soil moisture. If there is not enough of it, the beans will be small and rough.

Paloma

Excellent for early and late sowing. The pods are dark green, about 11 cm long. The culture is resistant to viral diseases. Gives a stable good harvest. Used for food in any form.

Vigna Spaghetti

A productive, unpretentious and nutritious variety. Sowing is done in the soil or soil in mid-May. Fruits before frost. In terms of protein content, it is between meat and fish and has excellent nutritional properties. It can be boiled, fried, canned - the beans will not lose their taste.

Features of planting bush and climbing beans

As a rule, all varieties of beans are divided into climbing and bush. Bush beans are sown in rows. A distance of 15-20 cm is maintained between the beans, and about 30 cm between the rows. Growing bush beans and harvesting will be more convenient if you leave a free gap of 50 cm every three rows.

Before flowering, plants need to be hilled once or twice. Then the bean bushes will become more stable and will not fall due to strong wind or rain. So, we have determined the best way to sow bush varieties of green beans. We will tell you how to plant climbing varieties below.

Climbing green beans grow well along fences, in which case there is no need to invent supports. If this is not possible, plant bean seeds in rows, leaving a gap of about 7-8 cm between the beans.

After the seedlings emerge, the sprouts should be hilled up, and then supports should be built and the seedlings tied to them. When the climbing beans reach a height of 2-2.5 m, they will need to be pinched to stimulate normal fruiting.

Cowpea beans: photos and descriptions of varieties

An Asian variety of green bean, cowpea, is becoming increasingly popular around the world. Russian breeders did not stand aside either. Leading companies are already offering their own varieties of this variety of vegetable beans. Seed companies from other countries are not lagging behind.

Cowpea beans Fakir

The mid-season bean variety from Sedek attracts gardeners with green beans 30–50 cm long. At the same time, the width of the leaf does not exceed 1 cm, and its pulp is tender and does not have a rough inner shell at all. Tall bushes climb beautifully and can climb to a height of 3 meters.

The domestically bred variety of asparagus beans is highly resistant to diseases, is productive and thrives in Russian gardens. In the southern regions it is possible to grow it in open ground, but in the middle zone - only in a greenhouse.

Cowpea beans Spaghetti

The advantage of this variety is its high yield and quality of long pods without a parchment layer. In good years, the length of the beans reaches 55 cm, width 1 cm. The color of the leaves is green, the consistency is juicy, without a bean aftertaste or aftertaste. From one powerful climbing bush, up to 5 kg of useful products are obtained in 60 days.

Vigna bean variety Macaretti

A productive bean that grows in 60–65 days and forms dense, crunchy fruits up to 35 cm long. The plants of this variety of cowpea bean are tall and fast-growing. The height of the bush requires the use of supports, otherwise it will be difficult for the plant to withstand the abundance of beans.

The variety of Russian selection has high commercial and taste qualities and is of interest to gardeners in various regions.

Cowpea beans Countess

The Countess variety from Gavrish can be classified as a Japanese variety of cowpea. Tall, up to 5 meters, plants produce many long thin pods, sometimes a meter long. The width of the bean valve is only 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, round-oval, black.

This is one of the most capricious varieties of green beans for Russian gardeners, but in greenhouse conditions, even in the middle zone, cowpeas manage to ripen and produce seeds.

Popular French variety of asparagus beans Fortex

The most delicious green beans from French breeders do not have a rough layer in the bean leaves and are distinguished by an excellent delicate texture and bright taste.

This variety of cowpea bean is very popular in France, where they appreciate not only the taste of the 20-30 centimeter pods, but also the dense, nutritious chocolate-colored seeds. The growing season lasts from 75 to 80 days, during which the climbing plant grows 2.5–3 meters.

Red Podded Asparagus Beans

Long, up to 80 cm, beans are not only distinguished by their size, but also by their bright purple color. Climbing strong plants easily tolerate a large number of pods, becoming not only a source of a delicious product, but also a decoration for the site. For culinary purposes, it is better to use beans up to half a meter long. They are the juiciest and crispiest.

Classic variety of cowpea bean Asparagus Yardlong

This variety of green beans, pictured here, can be called a true classic! Climbing powerful plants reaching a height of 3–4 meters consistently delight gardeners with thin, long beans. In some cases, the length of the succulent pods is 70–80 cm. The plants are unpretentious and disease resistant. The growing season lasts about 80 days.

Both beans and mature seeds taste good. The dishes turn out aromatic and healthy; the beans have a light nutty aroma. We recommend trying to grow this amazing variety of beans on your plot to be able to verify its quality.

The benefits and harms of green beans

When talking about the benefits and harms of green beans, one should keep in mind not only the gastronomic properties of this wonderful plant. Beans are an excellent garden hygienist.

Anyone who cares about soil fertility will never ignore beans, as well as other legumes. Bean bushes spread roots at least a meter in length in the soil in all directions, on which they accumulate nitrogen-containing balls. This means that bean bushes enrich the soil with the most important microelement - nitrogen.

Therefore, beans (and other legumes) are a universal precursor plant for almost any agricultural crop. Bean tops make excellent compost

This means that bean bushes enrich the soil with the most important microelement - nitrogen. Therefore, beans (and other legumes) are a universal precursor plant for almost any agricultural crop. Bean tops make excellent compost.

Beans tend to repel shrews and moles. These cute pests will never appear in the area where beans grow. For this purpose, beans need to be planted around the perimeter of the site, as well as in separate bushes among other plants. Beans grow green mass quite quickly. Therefore, climbing varieties make it possible to create openwork arbors entwined with greenery, install windbreaks, and shade cucumbers and tomatoes in greenhouses on the south side.

As for the dietary properties of green beans, they are a real storehouse of nutrients. Green pods contain vitamins A, C, group B, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium. Green beans are well digested and absorbed by the body, and have a pronounced diuretic effect. 100 g of the product has only 23 kcal, which makes it attractive for those who want to lose excess weight. The pods are rich in some protein and fiber and a small amount of carbohydrates.

Green beans can be used in cooking either as an independent dish or as part of other dishes and side dishes.

The harmful properties of green beans (as well as other legumes) include the ability to cause increased gas formation. Therefore, beans are not recommended for people with chronic diseases of the digestive system, as well as increased stomach acidity.

In addition, beans (and not just asparagus!) cannot be eaten raw or soaked. The fact is that the bundles of pods and bean grains contain a toxic substance - phasin, which can cause severe poisoning (only Mash bean grains do not contain phasin, so they can be eaten sprouted)

Phasin is destroyed during heat treatment, so even in fresh salads, green bean pods can only be added in boiled form. For nephritis and gout, green beans should be consumed with caution, but you should not completely abandon this healthy vegetable