Grown Vermont Cranberry Bush Bean?

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Vermont Cranberry Bush Bean — Beans

85-90days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 1-2 weeks after last frost when soil is warm. Plant 1-2 inches deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep burgundy-red
Size: Small to medium oval, 0.4 inches long
Shape: Oval, slightly rounded
Flavour: Rich, earthy flavor with slight sweetness and firm texture

In the kitchen

New England baked beans, soups, stews, and traditional Yankee dishes. Excellent for slow-cooking.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Mexican bean beetle, bean leaf beetle, aphids
Diseases: Bacterial blight, white mold, bean rust
Resistance: Good cold tolerance and resistance to common bean diseases

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 and aphids, reduces nematode populations in soil

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving bean flavor

CarrotsDeep taproot breaks up soil for bean roots, doesn't compete for same nutrients

CornProvides natural trellis support for climbing beans, part of Three Sisters planting

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

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

RosemaryRepels Mexican bean beetles and carrot flies without competing for resources

LettuceProvides living mulch, shallow roots don't compete, harvested before beans need full space

Avoid

OnionsCan stunt bean growth and reduce nitrogen fixation through allelopathic compounds

SunflowersAllelopathic effects inhibit bean germination and growth, competes for nutrients

FennelStrong allelopathic properties inhibit growth of beans and most other garden plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 46
Protein (g): 0.46
Fat (g): 0.13
Carbohydrate (g): 12
Fibre (g): 3.6
Sugars (g): 4.27
Vitamin A (µg): 3
Vitamin C (mg): 14
Vitamin E (mg): 1.32
Vitamin K (µg): 5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.057
Folate (µg): 1
Calcium (mg): 8
Iron (mg): 0.23
Magnesium (mg): 6
Phosphorus (mg): 11
Potassium (mg): 80
Zinc (mg): 0.09
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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

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

Grown Vermont Cranberry Bush Bean?

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