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Correct planting and care of ornamental beans
Recently, the cultivation of ornamental beans has become a very popular activity. Wanting to plant them on your site, you should know what these climbing varieties are remarkable for and what kind of care they need.
What are ornamental beans and the purpose of their cultivation
Beans were brought to European countries only in the 15th century, and at first absolutely all types were considered decorative and were not eaten.
The varieties used to plant for garden decoration in modern times are distinguished by a dense flowering cover and a special, beautiful flowering, they can be colored. They apply for creating green hedges or artistic elements.
Plants are grown as annuals. Saplings grow rapidly, forming long branchy vines. There are also spray patterns. In autumn, like other beans, pods ripen on the branches. Their colors directly depend on varietal characteristics.
Can you eat ornamental beans?
Despite the name, this representative of legumes can be eaten... In Russia, the plant is most often grown for beauty, but in many other countries its fruits are eaten, like in ordinary, classic varieties.
Dishes made from such beans do not differ in taste... They are a source of vegetable protein, vitamins and minerals. Having a high energy value, bean cuisine is considered dietary.
The easily digestible bean protein is similar in its properties to the animal, as in meat or fish.
The most popular varieties for outdoor cultivation
Among the variety of options, species that have bright red and purple flowers are especially in demand among Russians.
Violetta
This is one of the varieties most appreciated by summer residents. In length it reaches 2.5 meters... Large pale purple flowers are clearly visible on the dark green foliage.
A crop that ripens within 55 days after germination has the same color.
Draconic tongues
Draconic languages were named so due to interesting color of pods... The purple tone of the delicate cover is combined with a rich yellow color, creating a clear contrast.
It is noteworthy that during heat treatment, the color changes and becomes uniformly green.
Little Red Riding Hood
The flowers of this early variety are pure red, while in the seeds this shade covers only the barrel, and the rest is white. The fruits are especially successfully used in the preparation of borscht, because their dense texture does not boil over.
Fiery waterfall
The Fiery Waterfall variety is capable of reaching 5 meters long.
Rock climber Pink
Rock climber Pink blooms from June to September... Small pink buds, collected in a brush, bloom on dense vines of dark green color, reaching up to 3 meters in height.
Correct fit
You can plant beans in seedlings, but there is no particular need for this. Landing in open ground is carried out from mid-May to early June.
The seeds are soaked in water for a day and then placed in the soil at a depth of 1 centimeter. The method consists in digging holes at a distance of 40-45 cm, which must be thoroughly watered. 2-3 seeds descend in them at once.
Harvesting of seedlings in greenhouse conditions occurs in the middle of April at temperatures from 18 to 22 degrees above zero. Each sprout needs a separate pot. If it is already too elongated, and the transfer to the site is not yet carried out, then the plant is provided with additional support.
Care
You need a heat-loving landing protect from frost... At cold temperatures, crops are carefully insulated with foil or other material. They also need spud and set the direction for growth.
A favorable condition is the presence of light, fertile land, with enough moisture and light. The beans require good watering, especially in the heat. It is advisable to mulch the surface at the roots with sawdust or straw: this way the moisture remains longer.
All organic fertilizers are suitable for this crop, excluding fresh manure.
Application in landscape design
Ornamental beans are a great vertical landscaping tool for design. With its help, decoration is carried out hedges, fences, gazebos... The plant is used in the creation of arches, colorful pergolas.
An interesting solution is the creation of garden compositions that add zest to the space and add coziness. Plantings adorn the beds with abundant flowering in summer, hanging bright pods add brightness in autumn days.
Forming an arched shape, the seeds are sown on the sides of the structure on both sides. The tops of the grown vines are held together or rise even higher.
Diseases and pests
Only healthy samples are suitable for use, the rest are subject to destruction. This gray bug is identified by the holes formed, the larvae.
To protect the fruits from infection, after harvest, the part intended for reproduction in the next season is processed metathione... They should be stored in tightly tied bags, at zero temperature.
If light brown spots with a yellowish green outline are present on the leaves in a chaotic manner, this indicates the presence of bacteriosis. Affected shoots are immediately removed, and adjacent ones are processed copper chloride... After 10 days, the spraying procedure is repeated. This disease is also noticeable on the seeds in the form of the same specks.
There are many ways to improve the land plot. Curly beans, charming and unpretentious, are perfect for this purpose.
