Pole Bean Nonna Agnes’s Blue Bean

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Open-pollinated Phaseolus vulgaris Very rare and unknown blue beans from Italy. Best as a dry bean, but also can be used as a shelling or snap bean when young. Plants bear lots of purple pods that are oval 15-18cm (6-7″) long. Provide a pole or trellis for this tall vine to grow ( up 2m ). I got these seeds from Baker, from 7 plants I have harvested over 300 gr beans which is a huge success due to high temperatures ( over 40°C ). Note: Beans that are in the direct sun are brown-gray while beans in the shade are intensely blue.


Sow Depth: 2- 4cm Row Spacing: 60-70cm Plant Spacing: 5cm Germination: 6-12 Days To Maturity: 75 GROWING TIPS: Before Planting: Beans prefer full sun, at least 6-8 hours a day. The soil temperature should be above 15°C (60°F) before planting for best germination rates, and they do best with soil temperatures in the 21-26°C ( 70-80°F) range. Beans don’t need the best soil conditions to thrive as they are often used to improve soil conditions because they will fix nitrogen in the soil. The preferred soil pH is about 5.8 to 6.5. Green beans can be successfully grown in containers. Planting: For bush beans, plant the seeds about 1-1.5 inches deep, maybe 2 inches deep in the summer for a fall planting. The rows should be 2.5 to 3 feet apart. After the beans are up, thin the plants to 3 to 4 inches apart. For pole beans, plant 1 inch deep and 3 feet apart. Place a stake between each planted seed. As the bean vines mature, they will grow up the stakes. To ensure bean germination in each location plant 2-3 seeds. Watering: Water beans with about 1 inch of water a week. Do not let the soil get dry while the beans are blooming or the blooms will drop and yields will be decreased. If possible, avoid wetting leaves. This will help minimize plant diseases. Fertilizer: After the plants begin to flower and set beans, apply 1/2 cup of general-purpose fertilizer for every 10 feet of row. Scatter the fertilizer between the rows. This will help the plants produce more beans. Water the plants after fertilizing. You can also side-dress the rows with general-purpose fertilizer at planting time. Days to Maturity: Ranges from 60-90 days depending on the variety. If planted early many areas can produce a fall crop. Harvesting: Beans should be picked while the pods still snap, and the beans have not filled the pod out completely. Beans get tough and stringy if allowed to grow too big. If beans are picked when they are ready, the plants will continue producing for several weeks. When harvesting, use two hands to hold the bean and pull it from the stem, yanking it off the stem with one hand can often damage the plant. Storing: Store fresh beans in plastic bags or in other containers in the refrigerator. They usually can be stored in the refrigerator for a week or so. Some varieties can also be canned or frozen.

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