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Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

50days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow when soil reaches 50°F, 1-2 weeks before last frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — 1 inch per week
Soil: Well-drained loam, pH 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 3-4 inches in rows 18-24 inches apart
Height: 18-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium green pods with purple seeds
Size: 5 1/2"
Shape: Bush
Flavour: Mild, classic green bean flavor — tender and slightly sweet with a crisp snap when fresh

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, sautéing, canning, freezing, pickling (dilly beans), dry shell beans

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Mexican bean beetle, bean leaf beetle, aphids, spider mites, cutworms
Diseases: Bean rust, anthracnose, bacterial blight, white mold (resistant to bean mosaic virus and powdery mildew)
Resistance: One or more races of Bean Mosaic Virus (High); Powdery Mildew (High)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	July – August	September – August
2	—	—	June – August	September
3	—	—	June – July	August – October
4	—	—	June – July	August – September
5	—	—	May – June	August – September
6	—	—	May – June	July – September
7	—	—	April – June	July – August
8	—	—	April – May	June – August
9	—	—	March – April	May – July
10	—	—	February – April	May – June
11	—	—	January – March	April – May
12	—	—	January – March	April – May
13	—	—	January – March	April – May

Companion planting

16 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 6 to avoid.

CarrotsPeas improve soil nitrogen for carrots, while carrots help break up soil for pea roots

RadishesHelp break up compacted soil and can be harvested before peas need the space

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

SpinachThrives in nitrogen-rich soil created by peas and has similar growing conditions

CucumbersBenefit from nitrogen fixed by peas and can use pea trellises after harvest

MarigoldsRepel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants

MintDeters rodents and ants that may damage pea seeds and pods

ChivesRepel aphids and improve overall garden health through pest deterrence

CornProvides natural support structure for climbing beans, classic Three Sisters companion

SquashGround cover suppresses weeds, retains soil moisture, completes Three Sisters planting

MarigoldsRepels Mexican bean beetles and aphids with strong scent

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repels bean beetles

CarrotsBeans improve soil nitrogen for carrots, carrots help break up soil for bean roots

RadishesQuick-growing radishes break up soil and are harvested before beans need full space

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by beans, provides living mulch

RosemaryRepels bean beetles and Mexican bean beetles with aromatic oils

Avoid

GarlicInhibits pea growth through allelopathic compounds released from roots

OnionsCan stunt pea growth and development due to sulfur compounds in soil

GladiolusCompetes aggressively for nutrients and can inhibit pea pod development

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt bean growth and reduce yields

FennelStrong allelopathic effects inhibit bean germination and growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 1.97
Fat (g): 0.275
Carbohydrate (g): 7.41
Fibre (g): 3.01
Vitamin K (µg): 43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.121
Calcium (mg): 40
Iron (mg): 0.652
Magnesium (mg): 28.2
Phosphorus (mg): 41.2
Potassium (mg): 290
Zinc (mg): 0.35

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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Provider

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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