Crop Rotation Group
Legumes (Pea and Bean family)
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Soil
Average, well-drained soil.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
Warm-season annuals, cannot tolerate frost.
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Feeding
Can mix compost or an organic fertiliser into the soil before planting.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 25cm (9") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 35cm (1' 1") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Plant seeds 5cm (2 in) deep and 8cm (3 in) apart in late spring, after the last frost has passed and the soil is warm. Make additional sowings until midsummer.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
The pods of many dry beans can be eaten as runner beans when very young.
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Harvesting
Gather pods when they dry to tan. Allow the harvested beans to dry indoors for one to two weeks before storing in a cool, dry place. Most varieties produce all at once.
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Troubleshooting
Pods that come into contact with soil are prone to rot. Mulch to prevent this problem.
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