Tag: Green Beans

Beans produce a variety of seeds, each concealed inside a pod. As the pod matures on the plants, it dries and splits open in the sun. The seeds will eventually fall out of the hard, dry, pod to the earth – or gardeners can remove them for storage or planting later. Do green beans grow […]

Although there are dozens of plant species known as beans, the one that is top of mind in the west is Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean. The common bean is the species that gives us green beans, black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, and many, many others. Are black beans the same as green beans? […]

Pinto Bean Information Native to Mexico, pintos take about 90 to 150 days to grow as a dry bean but can be harvested earlier and eaten as a green snap bean. They come in both determinate (bush) and indeterminate (pole) varieties. Are pinto beans and green beans the same? Pinto bean is another type of […]

Make a brine using one-half cup of salt to one quart of water. Boil and let it cool. String, wash, and blanch the beans in boiling water for five minutes, and let them cool. Put them in a stoneware pot, cover them with brine, and check now and then to see that they are always […]

Green, yellow and burgundy wax beans or bush beans are great candidates for dehydrating. Once dried, they’ll store for months if not years and can be easily tossed into soups and stews or re-hydrated for casseroles and other dishes. Can you dry green beans on the vine? Pick the dried green bean pods from the […]

Sow yardlong bean seeds about 1 inch deep, spaced about 3 inches apart. Rows should be spaced about 24 inches apart. Thin out the plants to a 6-inch spacing as the seedlings emerge. In warm zones, you can succession plant two or three times at two-week intervals, and also plant a late summer or fall […]

Bush beans are green beans that grow on a short, bushy plant. Common bush bean varieties include Blue Lake Bush, Roma II (Romano), Masai (Filet), and heirloom Kentucky Wonder Bush. Are bush beans and green beans the same? Green snap beans are categorized into two different groups, bush or pole beans, based on growth characteristics. […]

Seeds that are sown indoors have a tendency to become leggy without full sun, and beans do not transplant well. Pinch off the top tip to encourage branching. Monitor environmental factors. Too little sunlight and high-nitrogen soil can also create tall plants. How do you plant leggy beans? Generally, yes, you can plant leggy seedlings […]

Overly hot temperatures as beans are forming may engender a degree of toughness. High temps interfere with pollination and adequate irrigation, which affects the bean crop as a whole. Plant beans, allowing adequate time for maturation before temperatures become excessively hot and keep the bean plants watered. How do I make my green beans less […]

The rattlesnake bean is an heirloom cultivar of pole beanpole beanFasole cu cârnați (“beans with sausages”, Romanian pronunciation: [faˈsole ku kɨrˈnat͡sʲ]) is a popular Romanian dish, consisting of baked beans and sausages. A variation replaces the sausages with afumătură (smoked meat).https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fasole_cu_cârnați What green beans are heirloom? Nothing beats fresh green beans […]

She learned that the term referred to an old Appalachian way of preserving greasy beans (a family of heirloom green beans with smooth, shiny pods) by stringing them with a needle and thread, hanging them to dry on a porch, and then sealing them in jars until you were ready to rehydrate and cook them […]

Improvement to Jade with darker beans and better seed quality. Long, straight pods which grow in a less concentrated set. What is a jade green bean? ‘Jade’ is a favorite of gardeners for its consistently long, straight, stringless pods that are tender and sweet with a beautiful, dark green color. Upright, bushy plants hold the […]

I’m happy to plant Jade beans again. It’s a superior heirloom variety. What is a jade green bean? ‘Jade’ is a favorite of gardeners for its consistently long, straight, stringless pods that are tender and sweet with a beautiful, dark green color. Upright, bushy plants hold the pods high, avoiding tip rot. What green beans […]

The texture of canned green beans will be softer after freezing and thawing; the thawed green beans will be best suited to cooked dishes, such as sauces, soups and casseroles. How long do canned green beans last in the freezer? Are green beans better canned or frozen? In fact, some frozen vegetables, such as green […]

Bush beans grow compactly (reaching about two-feet tall) and do not require extra support from a structure like a trellis. Pole beans grow as climbing vines that may reach 10 to 15 feet tall and require a trellis or staking. Is pole beans and green beans the same thing? Within the bean group there are […]

Instructions Wash and snap ends off beans. Blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes. Plunge beans into ice water. Drain well. Cut into 1” pieces. Place in a single layer on a dehydrator tray, allowing air flow around them. Dry at 125 degrees until dry and crispy. Store in an airtight container. What is the […]

READ Getting the best out of beans Three bacterial diseases are of concern: bacterial brown spot, halo blighthalo blightHalo blight of bean is a bacterial disease caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. phaseolicola. Halo blight’s pathogen is a gram-negative, aerobic, polar-flagellated and non-spore forming bacteria.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Halo_blight What diseases can green beans get? Dry […]

Properly stored, cooked green beans will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. To further extend the shelf life of cooked green beans, freeze them; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap. Which is the best way to freeze green beans? […]

While they are not one of the most common food allergens, green beans and other vegetables are among the many human foods that have triggered allergy symptoms in dogs. It is best to feed your dog a high-quality commercial dog food unless your veterinarian suggests something else. Can green beans make a dog sick? Are […]

Broccoli, squash, carrots, green beans & peas are all good for dogs. Garlic, onions, grapes, and raisins are NOT good for dogs. If using white rice, use 1 ¼ cups water for each cup of rice. Simmer for 18-20 minutes. Can I feed my dog chicken rice and veggies everyday? It is not a good […]