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Tohya — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Tohya
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

78days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z11–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature is at least 60°F

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Soil: Well-drained loam, neutral pH
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pale green
Shape: Determinate
Flavour: Mild, sweet, and tender with excellent eating quality and plump pods averaging 3 seeds per pod.

In the kitchen

Fresh consumption, steaming, boiling, stir-frying, canning

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids, slugs
Diseases: Bean rust, anthracnose, common bean mosaic virus

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, repels bean beetles

CarrotsLoosens soil for bean roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

CucumberBeans fix nitrogen that cucumbers need, while cucumbers provide ground cover

CornProvides natural trellis for climbing beans in three sisters planting method

Summer SquashLarge leaves suppress weeds and retain soil moisture for bean plants

RadishesBreak up compacted soil and mature quickly without competing for space

RosemaryRepels bean beetles and Mexican bean beetles with its strong scent

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

SunflowersAllelopathic effects can stunt bean growth and development

FennelInhibits growth of beans through allelopathic compounds released by 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.

Tohya

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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