Description: Yellow wax bush beans, 5 to 51/2 inches, grow in clusters on upright plants. 55 days. Propagation: From seed. Cultivation: Sow seeds 2 to 3 inches apart in a sunny location, covering with ...

As an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, legumes are a staple vegetable that comes in a variety of types. Green beans are one of the most common and may be referred to as French beans, ...

Snap beans, also called “green beans” or “string beans” (although most modern varieties do not have strings) are harvested when the pods contain immature seeds, and the pods are still succulent. Types ...

Beans can give, and give, and give right up until the end of the season. It doesn't take much to care for string beans — especially once they're established. In fact, if the plants are healthy, you'll ...

Knowing when to harvest green beans is vital for protecting the plant’s health and guaranteeing a good yield of veggies. In fact, when picking beans at the right time, you can also ensure multiple ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Bring up beans at a garden gathering, and you might as well settle in, because discussion on which pod is priceless is a long-winded one. When it comes to ...

Most of us who garden don’t have the space to grow grain crops such as wheat or barley, but we have space to grow legumes such as beans and peas. Legumes are second in importance only to grains in the ...

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