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Dulcina — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Dulcina
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

53days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

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

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular
Soil: Well-drained soil
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 18-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium green
Size: 3/4"
Shape: Bush
Flavour: Sweet, tender snap beans with a mild, delicate flavor ideal for fresh eating or light cooking.

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, sautéing, stir-frying, light cooking, snap bean salads

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Mexican bean beetles, bean aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Bean rust, anthracnose, powdery mildew
Resistance: 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, 4 to avoid.

MarigoldRepels Mexican bean beetles and aphids, reduces nematode populations

BasilDeters thrips and aphids while potentially improving bean flavor

CarrotsLoosens soil for bean roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

CornProvides natural trellis support for climbing beans

CucumberBeans fix nitrogen that cucumbers can utilize, mutual growth enhancement

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, natural pest deterrent

Summer SavoryImproves bean growth and flavor while repelling bean beetles

RadishBreaks up soil and deters bean root fly

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation by rhizobia bacteria

GarlicReleases compounds that can stunt bean growth and reduce yields

SunflowerProduces allelopathic chemicals that inhibit bean germination and growth

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and can inhibit nitrogen fixation in beans

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.

Dulcina

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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