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Rocdor — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Rocdor
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

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained loam, fertile
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep yellow
Size: 6 1/2"
Shape: Bush
Flavour: Mild, tender-crisp classic green bean flavor with delicate texture.

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, sautéing, freezing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids
Diseases: Powdery mildew, rust, bean anthracnose
Resistance: Anthracnose (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.

MarigoldRepels Mexican bean beetles and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

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

CornProvides natural trellis for climbing beans in Three Sisters companion planting

SquashGround cover reduces weeds, retains soil moisture in Three Sisters method

CarrotsBeans fix nitrogen that carrots utilize, carrots don't compete for space

CucumberBoth benefit from similar growing conditions and bean's nitrogen fixation

RadishQuick harvest leaves space for beans, may deter bean beetles

Summer SavoryRepels bean beetles and aphids, may enhance bean flavor

Avoid

OnionInhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicStunts bean growth and interferes with beneficial root bacteria

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

Rocdor

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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