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Goldilocks — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Goldilocks
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

52days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 60°F or warmer (ideally 70°F+), 1 inch deep, 2-3 inches apart, thin to 4-6 inches

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; 1-1.5 inches per week
Soil: Well-drained loam with organic matter
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 18-24 inches

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green
Size: 5-6"
Shape: Bush
Flavour: Tender, sweet, and flavorful with clean taste and no grassy notes when harvested at 5-6 inches

In the kitchen

Fresh steamed, sautéed, roasted, blanched for salads, freezing, canning, raw in pods

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids
Diseases: Anthracnose (high resistance), Bacterial brown spot (high resistance), Bean mosaic virus (high resistance), rust, powdery mildew
Resistance: Anthracnose (High); Bacterial Brown Spot (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.

CornProvides natural support structure for climbing beans, classic Three Sisters companion

SquashLarge leaves suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, completes Three Sisters planting

CarrotsBeans fix nitrogen in soil which carrots need, carrots don't compete for space

RadishesHelp break up soil for bean roots and deter bean beetles

MarigoldsRepel Mexican bean beetles, aphids, and other bean pests

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, attract beneficial insects

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by beans, provides ground cover

CucumberBoth benefit from similar growing conditions and bean nitrogen fixation

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt bean growth and reduce yields

FennelInhibits growth of beans through allelopathic chemicals released from roots

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.

Goldilocks

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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