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Carminat — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Carminat
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

62days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic to neutral
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 4-5 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Purple
Size: 8-9".
Shape: Long, slender pods
Flavour: Rich, excellent flavor with a slight sweetness; pods turn green when cooked.

In the kitchen

Fresh salads, cooked vegetables, steaming, sautéing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids
Diseases: Bean rust, powdery mildew, anthracnose

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

CarrotsBeans fix nitrogen in soil which carrots need, while carrots don't compete for the same nutrients

MarigoldsRepel Mexican bean beetles, aphids, and other bean pests with their strong scent

CornProvides natural support structure for climbing beans while beans fix nitrogen for corn

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting beans from pest damage

RadishesBreak up soil for bean roots and mature quickly without competing for space

Summer SquashLarge leaves provide ground cover and moisture retention while beans add nitrogen to soil

CatnipRepels aphids, ants, and flea beetles that commonly attack bean plants

RosemaryDeters Mexican bean beetles and carrot flies with its aromatic oils

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit bean germination and growth

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that stunt bean growth and reduce yields

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.

Carminat

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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