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Beans, Phaseolus vulgaris, are warm season legumes native to Central or South America. Grown since ancient times. Eat fresh in pod or shell and dry. Pole beans grow six to 10 feet. Bush beans grow two feet tall and wide. Good source of fiber and vegetable protein. Enriches soil with nitrogen.
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Peas

Peas, Pisum sativum, are a cool season annual legume. Vining cultivar. Originated in southwestern Asia. Includes shelling, snow, and snap peas. Snow and snap peas are among the highest value crops you can grow (highest yield per square foot). Bush and pole varieties available. Pole peas produce up to five…
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When to plant Direct seed or transplant: April–June For best results, wait to direct seed until daytime temperatures are regularly over 70°F and soil temperature is over 60°F. Direct-seeded beans will rot if the soil is too cold. Harvest window: 50–100 days depending on variety.
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Long Bean Trial — 2007

Garden Help > Vegetables > BeansSummaryWe compared 12 varieties of long beans, Vigna unguiculata, to determine which ones have the best production and the best flavor for growing here in Santa Clara County. Chinese Green Noodle was the most productive variety by far and was the favorite in the first…
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Peas

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links How to grow: Peas, UC Davis Vegetable Research and Information Center Pest management: Pea cultural tips, pests, and diseasesThe BasicsPeas are a cool season vegetable in Santa Clara County. There are three types of fresh peas:Shelling peas, where the tough…
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Fava Beans

Garden Help > VegetablesUC LinksHow to grow: Fava BeansThe Basics Fava beans (Vicia faba), sometimes called broad beans, grow well as a cool season crop in Santa Clara County. (Most other beans require warm weather.) Favas are also often grown as a cover crop because of their ability to add…
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