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My class will plant beans and peas. Can we put both of them together?

Andrew Carberry, MPH
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Andrew Carberry is a Food Systems Expert and the Senior Program Associate at the Wallace Center at Winrock International in Little Rock, Arkansas. He has worked in food systems since 2008 and has experience working on farm-to-school projects, food safety programs, and working with local and state coalitions in Arkansas. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and holds a Masters degree in public health and nutrition from the University of Tennessee.

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Yes! You can plant the peas early in the season while it is still cool, and plant the beans in between them once the soil has warmed. Once you have harvest the peas, cut the plants out to allow room for the beans to grow.

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Can I grow a bean plant from fresh beans, or do they have to be dry beans?

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They have to be dry beans. For some reason birds eat fresh beans, but not dry beans.

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Does it matter what season is it if I'm growing the beans indoors?

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I'm sure it wouldn't matter if 2 conditions are met: 1. You provide an adequate temperature for the plant - some plants prefer cool but definitely not cold temperatures at around 65 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Unless you have a grow light, make sure your plants are exposed to enough sunlight - so if you live in a rainy and cloudy area, you might want to reconsider growing indoors out of season.

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What is the importance of beans?

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Beans are good for your heart and also good for your brain. It is recommended that you eat a bowl of some kind of beans at least two times a week.

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How many months does the beans seeds take from the sowing to the harvest?

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Beans usually mature in about 55 to 60 days, at which point they are ready to be harvested. This may vary depending on the environment your plant is in and the plant itself.

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How much sunlight does a bean plant need after it has been replanted?

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Probably not too much. A bit or some will do, give it a time to adjust it new environment, give it a lot of water( but don't make puddles!) After 3-4 days, if it still looks healthy and strong, start giving it the normal amount of sunlight and water.

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I have bush bean plants. How far apart do I need to plant them?

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They need a bit of space, say 10 cm apart at least. Mine are congested and the growing process is becoming slower.

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Is it best to pinch out the top when the beans have reached the top of the cane?

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Yes, this is important to do, so they produce side shoots and concentrate on producing beans instead of growing higher. On a practical point, it allows you to reach your beans too!

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What is the right amount of soil needed when growing bean plants?

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5-6 inches for roots to fully develop in without them hitting the bottom of the garden.

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If I'm growing a bean plant in a cup, when do I put it in the ground?

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Just do it when the roots start to show. They tend to have a lot of roots and you might want to make sure that the roots are not sticking up from the ground. Also, you might want to put a skewer stick in the middle because they want to stick to something.

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Why do my beans get a dark and mottled appearance?

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The beans should look similar to the seed bean. The appearance you describe could be because of not enough fertilizer or water.

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