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Capitano — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Capitano
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

52days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost date, when soil temperature reaches 60°F or warmer

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained loam, neutral to slightly acidic
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 18-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green
Size: 5 1/2-6"
Shape: Bush
Flavour: Rich, complex flavor with tender, flat pods offering robust taste superior to many modern varieties.

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, sautéing, roasting, freezing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Bean beetles, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Bean rust, anthracnose, bean mosaic virus
Resistance: Halo Blight (High); One or more races of Bean Mosaic Virus (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 – October
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

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

MarigoldRepels bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects

CornProvides natural trellis support for climbing beans in Three Sisters planting

SquashGround cover reduces weeds and retains soil moisture, completes Three Sisters guild

CarrotsBeans fix nitrogen in soil which carrots utilize, carrots help break up soil

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

NasturtiumTrap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, edible flowers attract pollinators

RosemaryRepels bean beetles and carrot flies with strong aromatic oils

LettuceBenefits from bean's nitrogen fixation and provides living mulch

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt bean growth and reduce yields

SunflowersCompete heavily for nutrients and water, may shade out bean plants

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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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the beans growing guide.

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

Capitano

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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