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Common Bean.
We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information, and images on our page. We share information, images, and donate to Wikipedia. The thousands of varieties of green beans all were derived from a wild ancestor that occurs in Central America. Beans, Phaseolus vulgaris, were first domesticated more than 5000 years ago, and by the time the Spaniards arrived in the New World, beans were an important food for natives throughout the Western Hemisphere. Today beans are grown throughout the world and are the most important legume in Europe and North America. Thus, many well-known bean varieties belong to this genus, & species, and colors and shapes of pods, and seeds vary over a wide range. Therefore, we can not describe every type of bean in detail. Since the common bean includes thousands of varieties; they usually are referred to as bush bean, dry bean, dwarf bean, field bean, French bean, snap bean, garden bean, haricot bean, kidney bean, pole bean or string bean. The plant originates from the Americas. The common bean can be bushy, vine-like or climbing depending on the variety being grown.
High in protein, these small speckled brown beans are the most popular dry shell beans for winter use! Pinto beans are commonly used in Mexican cuisine and great when used for refried beans! Young pods may also be eaten as green snap bean.
Old-fashioned variety, long on flavor�vigorous, rust resistant and successful in all parts of the country. Enormous yields of straight and smooth 8- to 9-in. pods. A good all-around pick for processing. 67 DAYS.
Firm texture and rich color of "the good old days." Seeds develop slowly, so the 6- to 6 1/2-in.pods stay smooth. Matures its large crop early and all at once. 58 DAYS.
Sets pods from the base to the top of the vine�plenty for canning! Straight, smooth 6-in. pods are crisp and stringless at all stages, never limp. They cook up tender, with full-bodied Blue Lake flavor. 63 DAYS.
Prolific even during drought and heat, making it perfect for growing in the South. Bush-type plants set 3-5 tasty, light-green seeds per pod that are perfect for cooking, freezing or canning. 75 DAYS.
This filet-type bean is unbeatable for buttery flavor and crisp, tender texture. Upright bush plants are absolutely loaded with long, thin dark green beans. Resistant to anthracnose, halo blight and bean mosaic virus. 58 DAYS.
1. The best time to plant bean seeds for is after all danger of frost is past. Beans planted in cold soils usually do not do well.. 2. Cultivate your planting area to break up any hard soil, dig down about 12 inches, 2 inches; spacing by 24 to 30 inches for bush snap beans; 4 inches by 18 to 30 inches for bush lima beans; 4 to 8 inches by 24 to 36 inches for pole beans. Plant seeds at weekly intervals for continuous blooming. Bean varieties prefer well-draining, sandy, loose soils with plenty of organic matter. Try to avoid clay soils. dig down to a depth of 12 inches. Soak the seeds for 48 hrs, and plant seeds about an inch deep. Most beanS are climbers and will need a vertical support or trellis. 3. Don't fertilize the soil too much. Beans are especially sensitive to too much nitrogen, but they may like a little bonemeal, for the phosphorus content. Use starter solution for transplants. Fertilize beans twice a month with small amounts of plant food. Recommended rate is: fertilize beans sparingly with 2 to 3 pounds of 5-10-10 fertilizer per 100 feet of row. Remember, beans are light feeders. Since beans are legumes they will fix nitrogen once a good root system is established; inoculation will speed the process. Excess nitrogen will delay flowering, so sidedress only after heavy bloom and set of pods, using l 1/2 ounces or 3 tablespoons of 10-10-10 per 10-foot row. 4. Purchase certified bean plants or seeds from your local garden center or nursery. 5. Beans should be thinned to about 6 inches apart for standard spacing. When the seedlings are 1 or 2 inches tall, thin as desired. Rows should be 18 to 24 inches apart. Once planted, soak thoroughly and keep the soil moist, but not wet. 6. Water your beans once or twice a week when the soil feels dry to the touch. Do Not Spray Water On Your Plants. Beans have shallow root systems so they only need a light watering to maintain constant soil moisture. Water sufficiently to moisten the soil to a depth of at least 6 inches. Mulching can help to provide uniform moisture, conserve water and reduce weeds. 7. Monitor your bean plants for disease and pest problems. Beans grown by spraying water in Arizona, often suffer from late blight, which can be treated with a fungicide. Control common pests such as snails, potato tubermoth and aphids by sprinkling nontoxic diatomaceous earth around the affected garlic plants. 8. Beans should be ready for harvest in according to the following schedule, depending upon the type of bean. 50 to 60 days for snap beans; 85 to 110 days for pole limas; 65 to 75 days for bush limas; 60 to 110 days for pole beans.
Snap beans -- full size pods beans or larger beans as long as pods are still tender; pods break easily with a snap when ready, seed should not cause pods to bulge.
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Pests Of Beans In Arizona:
Beneficial Insects Of Beans In Arizona:
Not all insects found in our gardens, & orchards are pests. Many organisms benefit the grower by eating or parasitizing pests in the orchard. These organisms are known as beneficials, natural enemies, or biological control agents. They may be native or introduced from other areas. Beneficial natural enemies (insects and mites) that may occur in our gardens, & orchards could be classified as predators or parasitoids. Predators are those that attack, kill, and feed directly on a pest (prey). Examples of common garden, or orchard predators are ladybeetles, flies, lacewings, wasps, bugs, ants, spiders, and predator mites. Parasitoids are insects that lay eggs on or in a pest (host). The developing larva lives and feeds on the host, parasitizing and eventually killing it. Examples include parasitic wasps such as the egg parasite, Trichogramma sp. Bees are a different class of beneficial insects in the garden or orchard in that they benefit the grower by aiding pollination. It is important that growers are able to recognize, identify, and conserve beneficials in their gardens, & orchards. Conservation of beneficial organisms is a basic tenet of an ecologically sound pest management strategy. Conservation or enhancement of beneficials can be achieved through judicious use of pesticides such as spraying only when and where needed, accurate timing of sprays, and selecting pesticides that are least toxic to beneficials. For Example: Many growers now place colonies of the Blue Orchard Mason bees in their orchards to pollinate their crops for maximum production.
While some bean species are capable of self-pollination, many produce a higher yield if insects are allowed access to the flowers.
Quick Notes:
Type: The part that is eaten is usually the bean fruit, but sometimes the pods are also eaten.
Height: Range greatly in size from the bushy varieties 20�60 cm (7.9�24 in) in height; to vines or runner beans which can reach 2�3 m (6 ft 7 in�9 ft 10 in) in length.
Spread: Range greatly in size from the bushy varieties 20�60 cm (7.9�24 in) in height; to vines or runner beans which can reach 2�3 m (6 ft 7 in�9 ft 10 in) in length.
Flowers: White, pink, lilac or purple flowers which are approximately 1 cm (0.4 in) in diameter.
Seeds: Smooth, kidney-shaped beans.
Fruit: Bean pods 8�20 cm (3.1�7.9 in) long and 1�1.5 cm (0.4�0.6 in) wide which can range in color from green to yellow or black to purple. Each pod contains 4-6 smooth, kidney-shaped beans. Some varieties have round beans.
Blooming Time: Spring.
Leaves: The leaves grow alternately on the stems, are green or purple in color and are divided into 3 oval leaflets with smooth edges. The leaves can grow 6�15 cm (2.4�5.9 in) long and 3�11 cm (1.2�4.3 in) wide.
Elevation: 0 - 9,842 feet.
Hardiness:
Soil pH requirements:
Light: Full Sun. Partial Shade in hot climate.
Habitat: Mulched areas. Well-drained soil with a 5.8 to 7.0 pH. According to University of Arizona.
Native: Native to the Americas.
Miscellaneous: In Yarnell, Arizona. Hardy Temp: 32�F. Water regularly; do not overwater.
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