How to grow asparagus beans outdoors?

Beans are an excellent vegetable crop that is well respected among gardeners for their beneficial qualities, ease of planting and growing. In addition, beans yield excellent yields when properly cared for. Today we will talk about how to properly grow asparagus beans in the open field (photos are attached).

Description of popular varieties and existing varieties

Asparagus, or green beans as they are sometimes called, is a climbing perennial / annual plant with feathery leaves. Flower development takes place in the axils. The fruits are bivalve beans, with large beans inside, between which there is a spongy-looking septum. Beans are high in protein and micronutrients.

Beans are a plant that does not require a lot of light. Enough 12 hours a day to get a rich harvest as a result. The big plus of the culture is that it is capable of self-pollination, which means that you can completely calmly cultivate several varieties on the site at once. And by the way about the varieties. Asparagus beans can be classified in several ways:

1. By ripening terms: early ripening (2 months), mid-early (2.5 months), medium (2.5-3 months), mid-ripening (up to one hundred days) and late (ripening period exceeds 100 days).
2. By the shape of a land plant: climbing, bush.
3. According to taste characteristics and scope of use: shelling, sugar and semi-sugar.

Shelling (grain) beans

Shelling (grain) beans cultivated exclusively for the consumption of grains, since the outer shell is hard enough that it cannot be used for food. Such beans are best grown only in warm climates, since in the middle lane they simply will not ripen, and in this form they will simply be inedible. The most popular varieties of grain beans include:

• Ballad. This mid-season variety is drought tolerant and high in protein. It has green pods and light yellow grains with purple splashes.
• Ruby. This variety is also mid-season. It has narrow pods containing burgundy beans. Possesses excellent taste characteristics.
• Chocolate girl. These are medium late beans, the bush reaches a meter in height. The pods are long, yellow.

Asparagus (sugar) beans it is usually used for food almost entirely, that is, together with the pods, since they do not contain a special permanent layer, as in the shelling.This variety is the tastiest. It also has an interesting property: the removal of excess fluid from the body. The most popular types of green beans include:

• Oil King. An early ripening variety that gives a rich harvest. Has pods with a delicate flavor.
• Hell Rem. Variety with climbing bushes and light pink beans with a delicate mushroom flavor.
• Crane. It has a fairly compact size bushes on which fiberless pods ripen with a delicate taste.

Asparagus (sugar) beans

Planting plants in open ground

Since asparagus beans are a rather thermophilic plant, the plot should be sown with seeds in late spring (not earlier than May), when the weather becomes stable warm and the air warms up to at least 10 degrees with a plus.

Beans "love" fertile, water-permeable soil with deep groundwater. It is undesirable to use areas with clayey, too wet or nitrogen-saturated soil for growing asparagus (since asparagus itself is capable of producing it).

The site for planting beans must be prepared in the fall: dig it up with the addition of 4 kg of humus, a couple of tablespoons of dolomite flour, a spoonful of saltpeter and superphosphate and (preferably) potassium chloride for each square meter of the site.

In the spring, a couple of days before sowing the seeds, the earth must be re-dug up and rake over it to slightly "fluff" it. If the soil is viscous, then you can add sand: about 5 kg for each meter of the sown area. Be sure to disinfect the soil with mild potassium permanganate.

Growing beans outdoors

Before planting the seeds of asparagus beans, be sure to sort out and discard beans with any defects. Fill them with hot enough water and leave for fifteen minutes. They will have time to absorb moisture and swell slightly - then the seedlings will appear much faster. After soaking, the seeds are necessarily disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate to protect young seedlings from pests.

Bean seeds are planted to a depth of no more than 6 cm in holes, the distance between which is about 20 cm (this applies to bush varieties). The distance between the rows should be no more than half a meter. The distance between the seeds of the climbing varieties should be somewhat wider - about 30 cm. 5-6 beans are placed in each hole. After planting the seeds, the sown area must be moistened and the soil slightly compacted.

Advice. When the first shoots appear, only the "strongest" seedlings (2-3 pieces) should be left in the holes, the rest should be removed.

Caring for asparagus beans

Caring for asparagus beans includes a number of standard measures that every gardener is familiar with: watering, fertilizing, hilling, feeding. Let's consider each process in more detail.

Plant propagation in the open field

In order for the propagation of asparagus beans in the open field to occur quickly and efficiently, the seedlings must be constantly monitored. Until the first buds appear, the bean seedlings need to be watered regularly: abundantly, but infrequently (no more than 1 time per week). The soil should not be dry.

When the plants have the first few leaves, watering should be completely stopped. When the beans begin to bloom, watering is resumed and its frequency doubles.

Advice. For watering beans, it is better to use either rain or settled water.

It is better to start loosening the soil after the sprouts reach a height of 6-7 cm. The second loosening (simultaneously with hilling) is carried out a couple of weeks after the first. The soil is loosened one last time before the bean bushes begin to close.

In order for the development of beans to occur quickly and efficiently, it needs a little help in this. So, for the curly beans, special vertical supports (1.5 m) are made. Either a rope or wire is placed on top of them. Bean shoots are sent along it.

Fertilizer and feeding

When the first leaves appear in the bean seedlings, you can start feeding in the form of superphosphate in the amount of 30-40 g per square meter. And when the first buds appear, add potassium salt to the soil - about 10 g per the same unit of area. During the period of fruit ripening, the soil should be fed with fertilizer in the form of a solution of wood ash.

Advice. You should not add nitrogen to the soil, since the beans themselves produce it. If the nitrogen content in the soil is excessive, then the harvest will turn out to be rather modest, but there will be plenty of greenery.

We fight diseases and pests

Most often, beans suffer from such diseases: downy mildew, bacteriosis and anthracnose. It is quite simple to actively prevent the spread of these diseases: you just need to carry out proper care, destroy infected plants, add limestone to the acidic soil, do not forget to disinfect the seeds before sowing. Copper preparations should be used to protect beans from fungal and viral damage.

Bean anthracnose

In addition to all of the above, the plant can be eaten by slugs, the appearance of which can be prevented by removing weeds in a timely manner and regularly moistening the soil. If they do appear, you just need to delete them.

Advice. The yield of beans directly depends on the quality of their pollination. Pollinating insects can help in this. You can lure them with the help of sugar syrup, which should sometimes be sprayed on a flowering plant.

Combining asparagus beans with other plants

The plant reproduces well in the ground with such predecessors as: representatives of the nightshade family (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant), cabbage. But with predecessors from the legume family, the combination is unlikely (including beans).

Vegetable crops such as onions, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, beets, etc. will become good "neighbors" for beans.

Harvesting asparagus beans can be started as early as 14 days after the plant has first flowers (if you want to enjoy the delicate taste of the young pods). Otherwise, you can harvest when the pods are dry and the fruits are fully ripe.

So our article has come to an end. We examined in detail the process of growing asparagus beans and caring for them in the open field. We wish you a good harvest!

How to plant asparagus beans: video

Growing asparagus beans: photo

Due to its unpretentiousness and good yield, not only grain, but also green beans are popular among domestic summer residents. Planting and caring for a crop does not require much experience and cost, therefore it is suitable for all gardeners. A large varietal variety allows for the successful cultivation of green beans in any region. The article discusses the advice of gardeners - planting green beans and care, how to prepare seeds and soil for planting in open ground, as well as pest control and other useful tips.

Green beans (asparagus)

Many gardeners who cultivate beans on their own in their summer cottage recognize the most delicious variety of plants as green beans - asparagus is distinguished by longer pods, but the principle of planting and caring for them is about the same. Growing and caring for beans is not too difficult, and the juicy and satisfying product is ready to serve in the summer. Fresh green pods are also available to those who do not have personal land - you can successfully grow asparagus beans at home - on a glassed-in balcony or windowsill.

Asparagus beans differ from regular green beans in longer pods.

Planting and caring for green beans

Asparagus and green beans are one species, more precisely, asparagus is one of the green beans. It is distinguished by the large length of the pods and the absence of clear forming grains inside them.In addition, the flaps themselves are softer, since they do not grow a hard layer of parchment, which gives them good culinary qualities.

Green beans are a low-calorie food packed with many vitamins, amino acids, organic acids, flavonoids and minerals. It is widely used in cooking as a vegetable ingredient in salads, side dishes, first and second courses. The asparagus variety got its name from its characteristic taste, reminiscent of asparagus.

Green Bean Varieties

• The purple queen. An interesting bush variety that combines fruit and decorative functions. Produces dark purple pods up to 15 cm long. The variety is not afraid of many diseases and is suitable for planting in different regions.
• Crane. A compact plant reaching half a meter in height. A non-capricious variety with enviable productivity. The delicate taste of the fiberless pods is excellently preserved in canning and freezing.
• Sachs 615 (without fiber). A bushy early ripe hybrid with a height of up to 45 cm and green pods up to 12 cm. It is very popular due to its high-vitamin composition.
• The oil king. Shrub variety with a growing season of 55 days. By the end of summer it produces yellow pods with a distinctive taste.
• A widespread, fast-ripening curly variety, the pods of which grow up to 13 cm in length. Up to 10 pods are harvested from one plant per season.
• Winner. Curly flat-pod variety that decorates the garden with fiery red flowers during flowering. Brings flattened fruit pods up to 30 cm long.
• Caramel. Early ripening fiberless beans, called by many summer residents the best among the species. Produces short pods with large seeds inside. The plant is popular for its high immunity to common viruses.
• Fatima. A variety of curly beans with a medium ripening period. Growth can be 3 meters, but the foliage is always average. The pods are straight in shape - they can be 21 cm each. They have a good taste and a delicate, fibrous structure.
• Panther. Another bushy variety with yellow, fibrous fruits. Differs in high resistance to fungal diseases and a special spicy taste.
• Hell Rem. Curly variety with light pods and rare lilac-pink grains. Differs in characteristic mushroom aroma and high resistance to pests and diseases.
• Neringa. A bush bean variety that ripens in 7-9 weeks. Gives green long (14-16 cm) pods with juicy leaves without a parchment layer. The plant bears excellent fruit in different conditions, is versatile in processing.
• Deer king. A bushy variety of green beans with extremely tasty fruits. The bright yellow ripe pods have dense white grains inside. In warm regions, it is possible to harvest twice a season.
• Bona. A plant with a compact bush up to 40 cm in height. It produces rounded pods 13-16 cm long without a parchment layer with 5-6 white seeds. It is appreciated by gardeners for its immunity to diseases, good productivity and versatility. Ripens in 50-75 days after sowing.
• Blue Lake. A tall variety that needs solid support. The green pods grow up to 16 cm in length and reach maturity 50-56 days after the date of sowing the beans. Small white seeds form inside. It is a fruitful hybrid with decent resistance to infection and disease.
• Sweet courage. A shrub plant with fast maturation. Differs in cylindrical yellow pods, growing up to 16 cm in length.
• Gina. A bushy early ripe variety with slightly curved pods up to 17 cm long. It has excellent qualities that are preserved during canning. Highly prized for its productivity and disease resistance.
• Paloma. Dutch beans for early sowing. Bears abundantly in 11-12 cm dark green pods.Versatile in culinary use.
• Bergold. A high-yielding bush variety with soft pods without parchment. Slightly curved fruits grow up to 14 cm in length and keep well in ice cream or canned.
• Nagano. Asparagus beans from a Dutch manufacturer. Suitable for sowing from early to medium terms. High resistance, good yield with 13 cm pods. Good in freezing and preservation.
• Mascott. Western low-growing variety with ripening in 50-55 days after breaking through the seedlings. For dense, fiberless pods with a pleasant crunch, Mascott is very fond of the French. Can be grown at home on a windowsill.
• Pensioned Under Black Wax. Low-rise Italian beans with bushes up to 40 cm in height. Differs in good yield, excellent commercial qualities of fruits, high immunity. The pods grow up to 15 cm and are well preserved in conservation and freezing.
• Kentucky Blue Pole. Favorite by many American farmers, beans have a 65-day growing season. A climbing plant with a total length of up to 2.5 meters. It is very similar in growth and fruit characteristics to the Blue Lake variety.
• Gold Mine. Bush beans, called by some summer residents super-sweet. Strong, upright bushes yield up to 800 grams of juicy pods.
• Serengeti asparagus beans. Planting of this early maturing variety is possible in all climatic zones. This variety is distinguished by resistance to many diseases, as well as pleasant taste characteristics and high yields.

On a note!

For middle and northern latitudes, you should choose among early maturing or mid-ripening hybrids that ripen in 50-80 days. Late-ripening varieties of beans are suitable for cultivation in the south, as they reach ripeness no less than 100 days after sowing.

Green Beans: Planting and Caring for the Right Place

Green beans planting and care

The first thing to think about before planting beans is the ideal garden plot. To allocate a place for this plant at the last moment, where it works out, is incorrect, since it is rather capricious in relation to the illumination and the nature of the soil:

• In the initial stages of development, beans require intense, but not unnecessarily long exposure to sunlight. They should get on plants no longer than 12 hours a day.
• Curly bean varieties should be planted next to a support for lifting branches, and if there is none, make a trellis yourself. Planting of three plants with a support in the form of a high tripod is practiced.
• Beans grow well and bear fruit when planted after potatoes, onions, cucumbers, carrots, cabbage, and other root vegetables.
• Poor precursors for green beans are sunflowers, legumes and legumes, and perennial herbs like clover.
• Bush varieties of green beans grow well in the aisles of potatoes and cabbage, they do not need supports for weaving.

When planting green beans in open ground

In most cases, sowing seeds of green beans is carried out in the middle of May - early June. The main indicator is the degree of warming up of the earth at the depth to which they are embedded (5-6 cm). The temperature here must be at least + 10˚C. Basically, in the Russian regions, frosts should be over by this time. If, according to the weather forecast, a repeated decrease in temperature is promised, the crops will need to be covered with polyethylene or non-woven garden cloth.

Planting green beans up to a depth of 60 mm on very loose soils. The harder the soil, the closer to the surface the seeds should be placed so that the soil structure does not interfere with germination. Landing scheme:

• for bush varieties: 15-20 cm between holes and 35-40 cm between rows, the optimal number of rows for cross self-pollination is 4;
• for climbing varieties: 20-30 cm between holes with the obligatory presence of a strong non-plastic support (branches can grow very heavy).

In both cases, it is recommended to throw 2-3 beans into the holes in order to have a guarantee of germination. At least one of them will definitely break through. And if several come up, then you just need to choose the strongest among them, and pull out the rest.

After sowing, you need to water the garden and slightly press down the soil with a rake. When punching seedlings, they must be hilled in a timely manner to impart greater stability and accelerate development.

How to prepare soil and green bean seeds

It is good if the site chosen for planting will consist of nutritious soil and, more importantly, well-drained soil. The lush soil will allow the beans to self-feed on nitrogen from the root nodules. It is not worth risking planting in clay soils or areas with a close passage of groundwater - the seeds may simply not sprout.

To increase the yield, the soil must be enriched with humus or heated compost before deep digging. Ammonium nitrate with the addition of calcium chloride and superphosphate is also a useful additive. Nitrogen is not needed - if you constantly make the soil loose, it will be extracted in excess by the plants themselves.

Presowing treatment of beans:

1. Sort out the grains, discarding the damaged ones.
2. Soak in thawed water at room temperature for no longer than 12 hours.
3. Before sowing for 3-5 minutes, lower the beans in a solution of 2 g of boric acid and 10 liters of water.

Asparagus beans: planting and caring for seedlings

Planting and care of asparagus beans

To germinate seeds before sowing, you can use the following method:

1. Pour them into a linen bag (or tie them with a cloth) and immerse them in a light solution of potassium permanganate heated to 35-40˚C.
2. Rinse the grains with clean running water and wrap them in a damp cloth for 5-6 days. It is necessary to maintain its moisture content during this period.
3. At temperatures in the range of + 20- + 30˚C and being in a humid environment, the seeds germinate quickly.

It is advisable to sow seedling beans in April. Moreover, it is necessary to place crops in a greenhouse or under a film, since at first they are extremely sensitive to temperature conditions.

It is better to plant according to the 6 × 6 cm scheme - it will be convenient for the plants themselves to grow, but also for the gardener to take care of them. Seeds for seedlings should be laid at a depth of about 2 cm.

Care features:

• for germination and good development of sprouts, you need to constantly water the soil, but at the same time maintain its looseness;
• after the initial weeding, you can start feeding the plantings with a mullein (1: 6 with water) or ammonium nitrate (20 g per 1 m2);
• you should not just flood the seedlings - the soil is needed moist, but without standing water - so the seeds can ferment;
• during the summer, it is necessary to carry out such a make-up several more times, but about 40 g of superphosphate should be added to 10 liters of the mixture;
• to protect against low temperatures in the cold season, it is necessary to cover the seedlings with straw compost or melted manure in autumn.

A significant part of the seedlings will most likely still be unsuitable for further cultivation. Therefore, in the spring, before replanting, it is necessary to select suitable plants. Good candidates should have a solid root system, 5-7 good shoots and a healthy appearance.

Asparagus beans planting and care in the open field

How to plant asparagus beans outdoors

For cultivation from seeds in the open field for asparagus beans, it is necessary to select naturally illuminated areas with light and nutritious soil. A bonus to productivity will be if potatoes, cabbage, onions or carrots were grown in this land last season. Beans take root very reluctantly on clay soils and soils with close underground waters.

In areas with long cold winters, it is better to start growing asparagus beans in a greenhouse so as not to waste time due to insignificant heating of the soil. This culture is very sensitive to cold weather and usually dies at temperatures below + 5˚C. Because of this, the already sown beans are wrapped in foil when there is an unexpected cold snap.

If asparagus beans have already grown on a specific site, it is recommended to re-organize cultivation from seeds only after 4 years. This is not a problem, considering that after this plant, which enriches the soil with nitrogen, any garden crops grow well.

In the autumn months, the land for asparagus beans is enriched before deep digging with organic matter, potassium chloride and superphosphate in a volume of 7 kg / m2, 45 g / m2 and 25 g / m2, respectively. Before planting from seeds in the country, a fertilizer complex with a high proportion of potassium should be applied at the rate of 25 g / m2. After laying the seed, experts advise sprinkling the bed with humus on top and feeding the beans with mineral mixtures up to 3 times during the season. Application scheme: in small grooves, parallel to the rows at a distance of 15-20 cm. One recharge is mandatory in the bud setting phase.

Landing

Seeds of asparagus beans are sown similarly to any other legumes. this should be started when the earth warms up at a depth of 50-60 mm to + 10˚C and the frost stops. The previously selected beans are first soaked for up to 10 hours in melt water for better germination. Many summer residents slightly tint the water with potassium permanganate and add growth accelerators there, but this is not an obligatory practice. It is also believed that it is not necessary to soak the seeds if the soil is moist enough when planting.

For a few minutes before laying, the beans are also kept for 5 minutes in an aqueous solution of boric acid (0.2 g / l), for increased immunity to diseases. Next, the seeds are placed in several pieces in holes 3-5 cm deep. In one furrow for bushy varieties of beans, 10-15 cm should be left between the grooves, and the grooves should be located at a distance of 25-30 cm relative to each other. Curly hybrids should be placed at a distance of 20-30 cm between themselves and 0.5 m between the rows.

Excessive moisture is something that asparagus bush beans do not like very much. Growing should be accompanied by moderate but regular watering once a week, doubling the volume during the flowering period. After watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil around the plants so that air does not stop accessing the root nodules. It is also necessary to constantly pull out the weeds, as they deplete the soil. To increase the yield, it is recommended to apply two additional fertilizing from mineral complex fertilizers during the cultivation process.

Asparagus beans: growing from seeds at home

Asparagus beans can be grown quite successfully indoors, for example, on a glassed-in loggia or a well-lit windowsill. Better, of course, to choose bush varieties that do not rise above 50 centimeters in height. Curly varieties can be planted on the balcony, not about this you need to be prepared that they will entwine it from the inside, turning it into an indoor jungle.

Asparagus beans - greenhouse cultivation

Planting can be carried out either by direct sowing into a growing container or by seedling through peat pots. Planting time depends on individual conditions, you can even organize year-round cultivation. For such a crop cultivation, the varieties Mask, Fatima, Violetta, Zelenopodrukovy 517 and the Golden Neck are well suited.

Growing at home often requires additional lighting equipment, but plants do not need a long daylight hours. The soil for planting should consist of two-thirds of garden soil and one-of humus. You need to constantly keep it loose. Top dressing is desirable - it is enough to use complexes with potassium and phosphorus a couple of times a month.Overexposing the crop on the branches is only when collecting seed.

Growing asparagus beans in Siberia

Siberia is a rather harsh region in terms of weather, with short summers, which does not have the best effect on growing crops. Most varieties of beans grow reluctantly in such conditions, therefore, when planting and caring, the following recommendations should be adhered to:

1. Due to the short season, the earliest varieties should be chosen.
2. Beans are thermophilic, so you have to wait for favorable weather. Sowing is usually carried out not earlier than the end of May. In cold spring, it is better to think about seedling planting.
3. Seeds are best planted dry, without soaking.
4. Beans must be hilled after the sprouts are higher than 10 cm so that they do not die from the wind or their own weight.
5. It is imperative to tie up climbing plants, since there is a lot of precipitation and leaves and pods on the ground can rot.
6. During a cold snap, it is better to cover the beans with a film material.

Harvesting should be done when the pods are ripe. When planting early maturing varieties, the collection begins in August. After removing the ripe fruits, they should be left to ripen in the air, hanging or spreading out under a canopy. This allows the remaining pods to mature faster. With the onset of frosts below -1˚C, the plant can be completely pulled out and suspended to ripen.

Growing green beans: care after planting

Before the plants enter the flowering phase, the optimal frequency of watering will be 1 time per week. And this is counting on hot weather. If summer does not pamper with heat, then you need to adjust the intensity, looking at the deciduous part of the beans - an excess of moisture provokes its growth. At the beginning of flowering, you need to double watering. Also, after each watering, you need to loosen the soil so that a crust does not form, which prevents air from reaching the roots.

Superphosphate feeding can be done after the appearance of the ovary with leaves. The second feeding - while tying the buds, using potassium salt.

After the plants reach a height of 2 meters, you need to stop their growth by pinching the top. This, by the way, provokes the formation of ovaries.

Pest control

Common diseases for beans are powdery mildew, white rot, rust, bacteriosis and ascochitis of legumes. The safest way to avoid them is to choose high-quality seed material, so it is better that it be purchased in a good place and comply with GOST.

When affected by powdery mildew, white dust or a film appears on the pods and foliage. To prevent the spread of infection, these parts must be torn off and discarded or even incinerated. After that, the bushes should be sprayed with a solution of milk powder and water (1: 9) twice a week. Experienced gardeners also recommend adding 1 part baking soda or apple cider vinegar to the solution.

The harvest time depends on the characteristics of the variety, namely, the growing season. The best time of the day to harvest is in the morning, when the dew is still on the pods. It is better not to overexpose the removed fruits, but to collect them while they are green and juicy.

Video: how to plant green beans

Video: caring for green beans in the garden

At first, asparagus beans did not become widespread in the garden plots of amateurs. But it’s completely in vain. Over time, people realized that the delicate pods of this variety could find more use in cooking than simple varieties. Although its ripe fruits are tougher, on the other hand pods do not contain parchment walls and hard fibers... That is why the whole pod can be eaten.

Description and characteristics of asparagus beans

These beans owe their name to asparagus, which are reminiscent of ready-made pods in taste. But in terms of biological relationship, asparagus beans are very similar to common beans. Their main difference is the absence of fibers and a solid film inside. Outwardly, they can be distinguished by the shape of the pods.In asparagus varieties, they are narrower and longer in shape. Asparagus varieties also include a separate species called Vigna.

In the northern area, legumes are grown through seedlings. In the south, on the contrary, you can manage to grow two, and sometimes even three crops per season.

There are three main types of asparagus beans:

• bush;
• half-curling;
• curly.

The shades of the pods also differ from cultivar:

• green;
• yellow;
• Violet;
• Red.

Asparagus beans of different shades

They are narrow in shape, but long.

Flowers may differ from each other in different varieties. Sometimes they are even used for decorative purposes. Oddly enough, most varieties are shade-tolerant and can be grown even on the northern side of the plot in the open field.

Homeland and regions of growth

South and Central America is considered the homeland of asparagus beans. Since ancient times, the inhabitants of these regions have known about the miraculous properties of asparagus beans. Even the ancient Romans used this plant for cosmetic purposes. This plant came to Europe in the 16th century. In Russia, it was originally used to decorate gardens and flower beds. They began to eat it only after a couple of centuries.

Asparagus beans, especially young ones, cannot stand the slightest frost and even cold snaps.

Nowadays, asparagus beans are grown almost everywhere. Its beneficial properties and taste have found application not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology and other sectors of the national economy.

Most popular varieties

Asparagus beans already have a huge number of varieties. Some of them have become real favorites with domestic gardeners. These include:

• Turk;
• crane;
• tenderness;
• Snow Maiden;
• oil king.

Turk

Turkish asparagus beans

The first one is very often used for decorative purposes. The length of her lashes reaches 3 meters. Decorativeness is achieved due to the fact that the foliage covers the stem very densely. In addition to the beauty on the site, you can also enjoy delicious fruits. The pod length reaches 20 centimeters. Their color can be green and pink. The yield is good enough.

Crane

Asparagus beans Crane

It belongs to the early varieties and tastes very much like asparagus. Vegetable bean bushes are rather small, the height of the lashes is about half a meter. Seeds are green. The yield is high.

Oil king

Asparagus Beans Butter King

Another very popular early variety is the Butter King. The bush is very compact, less than half a meter in height. It is very resistant to diseases and pests, does not require regular watering, and tolerates drought well. The beans are yellow in color, the pod is about 25 centimeters long. Excellent taste, high yield.

Technology and scheme of planting vegetable seeds in open ground

How to plant this legume crop correctly in your country house? Beans are a rather thermophilic plant, they do not tolerate frost. When the temperature drops to +10 degrees, the plant stops growing, and even with the smallest frost it simply dies. For planting, you must try to select loose, well-drained soil. You can pre-apply organic fertilizers.

If the soil on the site is poorly fertile, sandy, then nitrogen fertilizers are applied in the spring (for example, ammonium nitrate 20-30 g / m2).

Sprouted Asparagus Bean Seeds

Beans have a very well developed root system, so they tolerate drought well. But in the absence of rain for a long time, watering is still necessary. But the plant does not tolerate excessive moisture.

Beans should be planted in one place, since their root system introduces a large amount of nitrogen into the soil. It is better to plant this crop in the places where potatoes, cabbage or cucumbers have grown before.

The seeds can be sown either dry or by pre-soaking them in a growth stimulant solution. You don't have to buy chemical stimulants. Honey, ash, humus and manure will be quite suitable. Sowing is carried out at an average depth (about 3-4 cm). If the planting is deep, then the seedlings will have to wait for a very long time, and their root system will be weakened. The seed in the garden is planted according to the following scheme: the distance between the rows should be 40-50 cm, and between the holes - 20-30 cm.

Post-plant care and plant growing in the garden

After the asparagus beans have sprung up, caring for it consists in watering, loosening and weeding, fertilizing and pest control.

If after planting there is a threat of night frosts, then the sowing should be covered with film or special material. A month after the emergence of seedlings, you need to carry out the first feeding with nitrogen fertilizers. This procedure is especially important in dry weather. With an insufficient organic content in the soil, complex fertilizers can also be applied.

During the period of pod ovary, it will be appropriate to fertilize with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. For climbing beans, it is advisable to build supports. If the variety you have chosen also has a beautiful flowering, then you can use it as a decorative one.

Rope Trellis for Curly Asparagus Beans

When weeding the beds, the grass can not be thrown away, but used as mulch. Later, it can serve as a good fertilizer, since beans respond well to organics.

Harvesting and proper storage of crops

Asparagus beans are usually harvested without allowing them to ripen. That is why it is very important not to miss the moment of collection. This is best done a couple of weeks after the ovary appears. It is during this period that the supply of nutrients is greatest, the pods are soft and tasty, and the grains are small. When the pods are removed, the plant begins a new wave of flowering and continues to set the pods. This collection technique allows you to harvest until the very frost.

Beans should in no case be eaten raw, since there is a toxic substance in its composition. It can cause severe intoxication of the body. That is why, even when added to fresh salads, it is recommended to boil it.

Usually, the harvested crop is consumed both fresh and canned, frozen. The collected pods can also be stored in a cool and dark place for a short time. However, after a week they will begin to coarse and lose their marketable qualities. That is why it is better to use freezers for storage for a longer period.

Asparagus beans are valued not only as a component of culinary dishes, but also as an ornamental plant. In addition, it enriches the soil with nutrients and nitrogen, which is also important. In cultivation, this culture is not capricious, and harvesting is very simple. The beneficial properties of beans have been used since very ancient times, some recipes have survived to this day.

For summer residents and gardeners, the cultivation of common green beans is more common. In recent years, proper nutrition is gaining popularity, therefore, asparagus beans have been included in the diet as a dietary product. Growing it is as easy as growing it. This plant is unpretentious, so even a novice gardener will be able to harvest a decent harvest.

Growing asparagus beans

Legume representative

Asparagus beans belong to the legume family and are an annual agricultural plant. Its beneficial fruits are popular all over the world.

Black Eyed Peas

The legume variety differs from others in that the crop is harvested during the period of milk ripeness until fully ripe. The beans taste good and resemble asparagus. Hence the name of the variety. In addition, the fruits are rich in vitamins, and the plant itself pleases is able to fertilize the soil.

Asparagus beans from the garden

The culture was imported from the American continent. She perfectly took root in the temperate climatic zone. Thanks to its unpretentiousness, a rich harvest is provided even to an inexperienced summer resident.

How to choose a variety

Varieties differ in the main characteristics by which gardeners make their choice in favor of a particular culture.

1. Curly look - has longer pods. They are planted not only to obtain a useful harvest, but also to decorate the site, since the plant has flexible stems, beautiful flowers that turn into multi-colored pods.

   Japanese Vigna - Curly Asparagus Beans

2. Shrub species - bears fruit in small fruits that are not suitable for food. This variety is planted along with other root crops in order to enrich the land with nitrogen.

   Asparagus bush beans

Among gardeners, the following plants are popular, suitable for temperate climates.

Purple queen	- variety of bush medium ripeness; - dark purple pods (up to 15 cm); - palatability is not inferior to yellow and green fruits.	- high-yielding; - resistance to various diseases; - can be preserved; - Suitable for all regions.
Oil king	- bush variety; - early ripeness; - yellow pods; - the fruits have a delicious taste.	- ripens in 55 days after disembarkation; - high productivity.
Sachs	- a fiberless bush variety; - compactness (45 cm in height); - green curved pods (up to 12 cm); - high-vitamin composition.	- early ripening variety; - is very popular.
Winner	- curly variety; - green flat pods (up to 30 cm).	- bright red flowers; - an excellent decorative option for the site.
Panther	- bush variety of medium ripeness; - yellow fruits (white seeds); - fiberless; - spicy taste.	resistant to fungal infections.
Hell Rem	- curly variety; - fruits with mushroom aroma and flavor.	decoration of any site.

In addition to the above varieties, you can also pay attention to some others:

• Crane;
• Deer King;
• Golden nectar;
• Caramel;
• Melody;
• Fatima;
• Tenderness;
• Chef;
• Foie gras.

  Sugar asparagus beans

Advice! For middle latitudes, crops of early (50 days) and medium (80 days) ripeness are suitable. Late-ripening fruits are harvested 130 days after sowing.

The seat and its preparation

Asparagus beans are a "non-capricious" plant. A well-warmed area with chernozem soil, protected from the wind, is ideal. The earth should perfectly conduct moisture and not be acidic.

We allocate a place for the beds

If the region has harsh climatic conditions with a sharp temperature drop up to summer frosts, it is better to grow beans in a greenhouse. The plant does not like cold, with the slightest frost it immediately withers. Sand is suitable for the northern region due to its ability to quickly warm up.

The landing site needs to be changed every year, returning to the previous location only after 4 years. And the best predecessors of beans are root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, eggplants, cabbage). But she does not like to coexist with garlic, onions, peas.

Advice! Beans are a natural green manure, so it will be useful to plant them near crops that need nitrogen (eggplant, pumpkin, cucumber).

Soil preparation

Soil preparation begins ahead of time - in the autumn. This will allow you to get a rich harvest without much hassle. The earth is dug up by adding organic fertilizers (7 kg / m²), superphosphate (45 g / m²), potassium chloride (25 g / m²). And just before planting, the soil is comprehensively fertilized with a composition rich in potassium.

Sowing terms and technology

Sowing preparation

Planting time depends on the climate of the region. You need to be guided by the moment the repeated frosts stop (middle latitude - early June, southern regions - late April). The culture grows well at 25 ° C and sprout at 12 ° C.

Asparagus beans, seeds

Asparagus beans are planted in the same way as other legume brethren. Sowing takes place in several steps.

1. Large intact beans are previously placed in warm water for a maximum of 15 hours (no more). In this case, it is not required to expect the appearance of sprouts. You can also soak them in a solution of warm water and potassium permanganate for a day.

   Sprouting seed

2. Swollen fruits are dipped in dissolved boric acid for a couple of minutes before sowing to protect them from parasites.

   Boric acid

3. The biomaterial is sown in shallow furrows poured with warm water (up to 6 cm).

   Planting asparagus beans

   Bean seeds should be planted at a depth of 2.5 - 4 cm

4. After the ridge is sprinkled with humus and covered with a film. This catalyzes the germination stage.
5. The first shoots will appear in 10 days.
6. Dense seedlings are planted in such a way that there is a space of 10 cm between them.

   Give the sprouts enough space

7. When the bushes grow up to 10 cm, they need to be earthed up in order to strengthen the rhizomes.

For climbing varieties of asparagus beans, you need to make a support up to two meters high. A plant will tie to it when an arrow appears at the shoots.

Use thin ropes to tie the growing beans to a hedge or support

Bean supports

You can also plant a crop with dry seeds. Seedling is rarely practiced and is more suitable for cold regions.

Growing methods

The method depends on the selected variety and the purpose of its cultivation. Bush beans are planted in rows with an interval of 25 cm or in a staggered arrangement.

Two ways to grow

How to grow asparagus beans

Climbing culture can be "placed" in different ways:

• at the support (wall, fence), the stems are pulled with a rope or mesh method;
• near the fill bed (up to 80 cm), when they create a semblance of a house of 5 stakes;
• on a trellis with ropes, which promotes vertical growth of shoots and better airing.

Asparagus beans are a great way to decorate and plant any garden. Its large leaves and five-petalled multi-colored flowers will decorate land holdings and buildings.

Care

In order to get the desired harvest, beans need to be properly looked after. The necessary procedures include simple manipulations.

Asparagus beans in the garden

1. Watering. The plant does not like overdrying and waterlogging of the soil. If the shoots lack moisture, they grow slowly. You need to water at the root after sunset.

   Water the beans

2. Weeding and weed control. Weeds must be constantly removed, and the soil must be loosened after each watering at least until the seedlings grow to 10 cm. Otherwise, you can not hope for a harvest.

   Weeding beans

   Apply a level of mulch cover to control weeds and maintain a steady level of moisture in the soil

3. Top dressing. At the stage of the appearance of buds, mineral fertilizers must be applied. And for curly varieties of beans, pinching of the shoots is done (at a height of 2 meters).
4. Fight against parasites. The plant must be protected from aphids, slugs, spider mites and weevils.

   Asparagus bean pests

Advice! A simple nutrient solution can be used for watering. In a medium barrel, pour water over the weeds so that the grass is more than half of the total volume. Insist a week and prepare an aqueous solution - 1/9.

Harvesting

The flowering period of the culture begins 40 days after germination, and after another 20 days the first ovaries can be observed. For their maturity, another 10 days are needed.

Harvesting asparagus beans

To prevent the shoulder blades from overripe and lose their sugar flavor, the fruits must be removed at the stage of ovary maturity. Fruits are collected selectively - only those that have reached milk ripeness (before the stage of grain hardening) are removed.

First harvest of asparagus beans

The more the crop is harvested, the more new fruits are formed. The process continues until the first frost.Fruits for seeds are picked at the last moment, when the plant dries up. The collected fruits must be dried and the seed removed. They can be stored for up to 6 years, maintaining good germination.

Advice! Asparagus beans have a delicious taste and can be eaten raw or as an addition to main dishes. For the winter, the crop is canned or frozen, which will allow you to enrich your diet with proteins and vitamins in winter.

Growing at home

It is easy to get a harvest of asparagus beans even in an apartment if there is no summer cottage. To do this, it is enough to make the correct bed on the balcony or on the windowsill, since the plant does not need additional lighting. Daylight is enough for him, so a window on the north side will do.

Bean sprouts

It is necessary to select a suitable soil rich in natural fertilizers. You can plant beans in cups, manure and peat are ideal. With proper care, the crop will yield a full harvest - up to 90 pods per week.

Beans on the windowsill

Asparagus beans or cowpea are tasty and healthy fruits, and the plant itself is pleasing to the eye. But its main advantage lies in its unpretentiousness for any suburban area. Curly and bush varieties not only add gastronomic sophistication to the table, but also decorate the exterior with proper care. Even a novice gardener can get a decent harvest.

Video - How to plant asparagus beans

Video - Growing asparagus beans