Green bean plants are either pole varieties that grow long vines or low-growing bush types. Most varieties are green, but there are also purple, red, yellow, and streaked beans. Green beans are several inches long and either round or flattened in shape. For fresh eating, they are picked young and tender before the seeds inside have fully developed. Most popular varieties have been bred to have stringless pods, but many gardeners prefer the flavor of the old-fashioned "string" types.
In this Beans Growing Book, you will discover:
1. Introduction: The Importance of Beans and Peas
2. The Ancient Roots of Beans: Nourishing Civilizations for Thousands of Years
3. Nutrition and Health Benefits of Beans: Fat-Free Protein, Fiber, Minerals, and B Vitamins
4. Green Beans (Snap Beans), Shelling Beans, and Dry Beans: Different Stages of Bean Harvest and Use
5. Pole Beans versus Bush Beans: The Tall and the Short of It
6. Beans and Peas to Fit Your Climate: What to Grow in Your Region, Including Limas, Lentils, Favas, and More
7. How to Obtain Good Bean Seeds: Reliable Sources for the Freshest Seeds
8. Planting and Growing Beans: Planting Seeds and Growing in Containers, Raised Beds, and Rows
9. Planting and Growing Peas: Cool Weather Food for Spring and Fall
10. Stakes, Trellises, and Other Supports: Simple Ways to Give Your Vines Some Support
11. Soil Secrets, Fertilization, Watering, and Care: Taking Good Care of Your Beans
12. Harvesting Dry Beans and Saving Your Own Seeds: Never Buy Bean Seeds Again!
- Conclusion: Additional Resources on Heirloom Beans
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