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Flambo — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Flambo
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75days 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
Soil: Well-drained loam
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark red with yellow background at harvest
Size: 5 1/2"
Shape: Bush
Flavour: Mild, pleasant flavor with attractive speckling; excellent fresh, frozen, canned, or dried.

In the kitchen

Fresh shell beans, frozen, canned, dry beans for soups and stews

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
2	—	—	June – August	October – September
3	—	—	June – July	September – October
4	—	—	June – July	September – October
5	—	—	May – June	August – October
6	—	—	May – June	August – October
7	—	—	April – June	August – September
8	—	—	April – May	July – September
9	—	—	March – April	June – August
10	—	—	February – April	June – July
11	—	—	January – March	May – June
12	—	—	January – March	May – June
13	—	—	January – March	May – June

Companion planting

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

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

CornProvides natural pole support for climbing beans in Three Sisters planting

SquashGround cover reduces weeds and retains soil moisture for bean roots

CarrotsLoosen soil for bean root development and don't compete for nutrients

CucumberCompatible growth habits and beans provide nitrogen that cucumbers utilize

NasturtiumTrap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protects beans from pest damage

RadishQuick-growing crop that breaks up soil and deters bean root fly

Summer SavoryRepels bean weevils and may improve bean flavor when planted nearby

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt bean development and reduce yields

FennelReleases growth-inhibiting chemicals that negatively affect 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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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.

Flambo

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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