Crop Rotation Group
Legumes (Pea and Bean family)
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Soil
Good, well-drained soil.
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Position
Most locations.
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Frost tolerant
Yes.
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Feeding
Not usually required.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 5" (15cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow direct into soil in rows. Use blankets or cloches to protect seedlings from hard freezes.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Support plants in windy places. Cut down plants when finished cropping but leave roots in the ground as these return nitrogen to the soil.
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Harvesting
Harvest before the pods become tough. Often get a second crop.
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Troubleshooting
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