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Cobra — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Cobra
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

55days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 60-70°F

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture during growing season
Soil: Well-drained loam with moderate fertility
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 6-8 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium green
Size: 6-7"
Shape: Straight pods
Flavour: Sweet, tender pods with mild bean flavor; best harvested young at 6-7 inches.

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, sautéing, stir-frying, light cooking

Pests, disease & resistance

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

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, 4 to avoid.

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

CornProvides natural support structure for climbing beans in Three Sisters planting

SquashGround cover reduces weeds and retains soil moisture for bean roots

CarrotsLoose soil from carrot growth improves bean root development and nitrogen fixation

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting bean plants

RadishBreaks up compacted soil and deters bean root fly with its pungent roots

CatnipRepels bean weevils, aphids, and flea beetles through natural compounds

Summer SavoryImproves bean flavor and growth while repelling bean beetles

Avoid

OnionInhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through allelopathic compounds

GarlicStunts bean development and interferes with beneficial rhizobia bacteria

FennelReleases allelopathic chemicals that inhibit bean germination and growth

SunflowerCompetes heavily for nutrients and water while releasing growth-inhibiting chemicals

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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Where to buy seed and equipment

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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.

Cobra

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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