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Karikachi — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Karikachi
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

85days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z11–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost date when soil temperature is 60°F or warmer

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Soil: Well-drained loam, moderately fertile
Spacing: 4-6 inches in rows, 18-24 inches between rows
Height: 12-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light tan
Shape: Indeterminate
Flavour: Sweet, mild bean flavor with tender pods, particularly delicious when steamed.

In the kitchen

Steaming, fresh pod consumption, dried beans for storage

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Bean beetles, aphids, spider mites
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	September – 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 Mexican bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, deters bean beetles

CornProvides natural support structure for climbing beans in Three Sisters planting

SquashGround cover suppresses weeds and retains soil moisture around bean plants

CarrotBenefits from nitrogen fixed by beans, roots don't compete for same soil space

CucumberBoth benefit from similar growing conditions and beans provide nitrogen

RadishQuick-growing crop that loosens soil and doesn't compete with bean root system

RosemaryRepels Mexican bean beetles and carrot flies through aromatic compounds

Avoid

OnionInhibits bean growth through allelopathic compounds and competes for nutrients

GarlicStunts bean growth and development through root exudates

SunflowerAllelopathic effects inhibit bean germination and growth, competes heavily for nutrients

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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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Karikachi

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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