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Python — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Python
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

80days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z11–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost date when soil is warm (60°F+)

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 5-10 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green
Size: 16-20"
Shape: Long, slender pods (16-20 inches)
Flavour: Stringless, sweet, and richly flavored with a tender, delicate texture.

In the kitchen

Steaming, stir-frying, fresh preparations, gourmet 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
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.

CarrotsBeans fix nitrogen in soil that carrots utilize, while carrots don't compete for same nutrients

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

SquashLarge leaves provide ground cover and moisture retention, completes Three Sisters planting

MarigoldsRepel Mexican bean beetles and other harmful insects that damage bean plants

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting beans

RadishesBreak up soil for bean roots and mature quickly before beans need full space

CucumberBoth benefit from similar growing conditions and don't compete for nutrients

Summer SavoryImproves bean growth and flavor while deterring bean beetles

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt bean growth and reduce yields

FennelProduces allelopathic chemicals that inhibit growth of most garden plants including 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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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.

Python

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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