Decorative curly beans and their cultivation from seeds (with photo)

An inexhaustible source of inspiration for decorating a backyard for gardeners is vegetable and herbaceous crops. They have a variety of shapes and colors, fit easily into landscape design and are not whimsical in everyday care. Such edible beauty can also bring practical benefits in the form of a rich harvest. Decorative curly beans, red and purple, are used for single and group plantings along fences and special trellises, It also finds a place in decorating balconies and loggias. Curly ornamental beans are a wealth and variety of varieties, types, colors. We'll talk about growing it from seeds later in the article, but for now, look at the most popular varieties in the photo:

Botanical features of a variety called decorative beans

Beans (from the Latin Phaséolus) belong to the type genus of plants from the legume family, or Fabaceae. Growing is done from seeds, which greatly facilitates the reproduction process.

Phaseolus coccineus, which forms red flowers, has recently been increasingly bred as an unpretentious ornamental plant. The herbaceous type of plant most often has feathery leaves that are equipped with stipules. Flowers are arranged in axillary racemes. Bivalve beans. Purple and fiery red beans are especially popular in our country.

Testimonials

• Alyona: “Last year I planted red beans without really going into the details of their cultivation. A surprise was the size of the plant, for which the standard sizes of the props were too small. I had to urgently invent something else, as a result we got a hedge in the middle of the site. The harvest pleased me, so I left the seeds for this year too. Now I plan to plant it near the fence, I have already thought about how the garters for the stems will be located. The culture is very interesting, especially during flowering. The yield is also good, which is surprising, given the high decorativeness of the variety. "
• Andrew: “We have been growing these beans for several years. I like the look very much, we traditionally weave it around the gazebo. The taste of the beans is also excellent, the wife prepares many dishes with her “participation”. It is unpretentious in care, besides, during the flowering period, many bees do not flock, which also contributes to the formation of ovaries on neighboring plants. "

Decorative purple beans

Purple beans are known to many gardeners and flower growers under the unusual name "Draconic tongues", or "Georgian" beans. This plant forms variegated yellow-violet pods, the length of which does not exceed 12-15 cm. Only grains or seeds of raw beans have a purple color. After heat treatment, the unusual purple color changes to green.

Varieties popular with Russian gardeners

There are a lot of varieties of beans, so a preliminary study of their description, advantages and disadvantages can make the choice.

Bush beans

Russian gardeners got acquainted with beans relatively recently, but they appreciated this culture very quickly. The most popular with them are bush asparagus varieties, but other varieties are also grown:

• Saks without fiber 615. The variety was created in the USSR in the 40s of the last century. Large beans of early ripening, pods are formed in 45-50 days. They grow up to 9–12 cm in length, slightly curved. Lime beans. The plants are very compact, the height of the bush does not exceed 35–40 cm. Each pod contains 4–10 beans weighing 5–5.2 g. The variety is valued for its good yield (over 2 kg / m²). This is achieved due to the fact that there are 6-10 pods in each sinus. It also noted the presence of good immunity against diseases typical of the culture, especially those caused by viruses and bacteria, and anthracnose. Beans are high in vitamin C and amino acids;
• The oil king. Another extremely popular early maturing variety. One of the recent achievements of breeders. Ripens almost at the same time as Saksa. Suitable for outdoor cultivation in temperate climates. Plant height up to 40 cm, compactness allows you to place 30–35 bushes per 1 m². The flowers are white. The pods are rather large (up to 20–25 cm in length), but thin (1.5–2 cm in diameter), honey-yellow in color. Each contains 4-6 beans. Their weight reaches 4-5.1 g, they are considered large. The variety is suitable for both cooking and canning. The yield is not bad - 2.1–2.3 kg / m²;
• Purple Queen (also known as Purple Lady, Red Duchess, Purple Queen). A mid-season bean variety that is appreciated by gardeners for its extreme ease of care, as well as for its excellent taste. It takes root successfully and brings a bountiful harvest in almost any substrate. The flowers are lilac-pink. The pods are about 15 cm long and have a deep purple color. During heat treatment, they change the shade to dark green. The average weight of the beans is 4.5–6.6 g. The yield varies from 1.6 kg / m² to 3 kg / m²;
• Nagano. An ultra-early Dutch variety, beans ripen in 40–45 days. You can sow these beans in open ground already in mid-May. The variety is distinguished by unpretentious care, resistance to diseases typical of the culture. The pods reach a length of 12-14 cm, are painted in a deep green color. The beans are white or white-green, each containing 4-10 pieces. They weigh about 3.5 g. Average yield - 1.2 kg / m²;
• Bona. Variety from the mid-early category. Originally from Poland. Recommended by the state register for cultivation in the Central region. When planted on time, the crop is harvested in July. It ripens in 45–78 days. The flowers are white. In each axil of the leaf 3–10 green pods 12–15 cm long are formed. Each of them contains 4–6 white glossy beans. The yield is not bad, but not a record one - 1.4 kg / m². The pods are very tender and are good for fresh consumption. The variety is valued for the stability of fruiting, good immunity, suitability for mechanized harvesting;
• Inga. Ultra-early high-yielding bean variety. The growing season is only 45–48 days, you can count on more than 2 kg of beans per 1 m². The pods are pale green, short (8–10 cm), about 2 cm in diameter. Each has 4–10 barrel-shaped beans. Differs in versatility of purpose and compactness of the bush. Its height does not exceed 35 cm;
• Note. Beans of medium ripening. The duration of the vegetative period is 56–59 days.Due to its very high (3.3–3.4 kg / m²) yield, the variety is popular among those who grow crops on an industrial scale. The height of the bush is 35–40 cm. Up to 18–25 bright green pods 12–15 cm long and about 0.8 cm in diameter are formed in the axil of each leaf. The beans are brownish, weighing 2.6 g;
• Cinderella. Early ripe beans. The height of the bush reaches 50–55 cm. The flowers are large, bright pink. The pods are yellowish, slightly curved, 12–14 cm long and about 0.5 cm in diameter. The pods are elliptical, white. Productivity is about 1.7 kg / m². The variety has an "innate" immunity to bacteriosis and anthracnose;
• Dewdrop. The vegetative period is about 2 months (if you are lucky with the weather, the beans ripen faster). The bush grows up to 35–40 cm in height. The pods are light yellow, 10–12 cm long. The beans are snow-white, medium-sized, weighing about 3 g. The variety does not differ in high yield. 1.2 kg of beans ripens per 1 m²;
• Siesta. Early ripening variety. The bushes are undersized, up to 45 cm. The pods are sunny yellow, 12–14 cm long. The beans are white or cream, weighing 4.5–5 g;
• Aida Gold. The pods and beans are golden yellow in color. Dwarf bushes, up to 40 cm. Low yield - 1.1–1.3 kg / m². Suitable for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation. The ripening period for beans is highly dependent on the weather, it can vary from 1.5 months to 70-75 days. Even fully ripe pods do not crumble for a long time;
• Sugar triumph 764. The harvest ripens in 50–65 days. The height of the bush is no more than 40 cm. The flowers are crimson. The pods are light green, slightly flattened, very juicy, 12–16 cm long. The beans are yellow. The yield is not bad - 2 kg / m² or slightly less. The variety is relatively rarely affected by pathogenic fungi;
• Moscow white green-leafed 556. Mid-season variety, the harvest ripens in 50–65 days. Plants are no more than 30–35 cm in height. Lime-colored leaves, glossy. The pods are bright green, 9–11 cm long, the beans are snow-white. The variety is valued for its excellent taste, it tolerates both lack and excess of moisture;
• Tatyana. Early beans. The plant is 45-50 cm high. The flowers are large, bright purple. The pods are bright yellow, curved. The beans are almost black, medium to large in size. Their taste is amazing, but the yield, unfortunately, is low - 0.73 kg / m².

Photo gallery: varieties of bush beans

Sachs beans without fiber 615 are relatively rarely affected by diseases

Beans Purple Queen, even against the background of "relatives" stands out for unpretentiousness

Nagano beans are one of the first to be harvested Bona beans can be harvested not only by hand

Inga beans are distinguished by the compactness of plants

The high yield of Nota beans makes the variety interesting for those who grow crops on an industrial scale.

Cinderella beans do not suffer from bacteriosis and anthracnose The ripening period of Dewdrop beans depends on how successful the summer weather will be

Siesta beans will not take up much space on the garden plot Sugar Triumph bean 764 has good resistance to fungal diseases

Green beans Moscow white beans are valued for their resistance to the vagaries of the weather and excellent taste of beans.

Tatiana's bright yellow bean pods contrast effectively with almost black beans

Black Eyed Peas

Asparagus beans can be either bush or curly. Both varieties are quite popular with gardeners.

• Golden nectar. Curly beans. It matures in an average of 2 months. The pods are about 25 cm long, golden, the beans are pale yellow. It is often grown to decorate the site. The flowers are very beautiful golden orange. Due to the severity of the crop, it definitely needs a trellis or other support;
• Winner (Turkish Beans). A late-ripening variety, the harvest will have to wait at least 3 months. Compared to other varieties, this variety of curly beans is quite capricious in its care. It is especially demanding on heat, therefore it is sown quite late, when the probability of recurrent spring frosts is minimal.When planting between the plants, you need to leave at least 30 cm, the lashes are strongly spreading. The pods are bright green, 20-30 cm long. The flowers are most often bright scarlet, but can be crimson or pale pink, often there are white streaks and spots on the petals. Flowering is very abundant, it lasts from June to September. Pods are pale lilac, pinkish or almost white with a pattern of brown-black spots or monochromatic;
• Sweet courage. Early beans from the bush category. The height of the plants does not exceed 40 cm. The flowers are snow-white. The harvest ripens in 45–55 days, very amicably. The pods are bright yellow, cylindrical, slightly curved, reaching 15–16 cm in length. The beans are snow-white, medium-sized (about 3 g). The yield is not bad, 1.8–3.3 kg / m²;
• Crane. An early bush variety. The crop ripens in an average of 50 days. Plants are compact, 40–52 cm high. The variety is easy to care for. Designed mainly for winter freezing and canning. The length of the bright green pod is 11.7–13 cm, the diameter is up to 1 cm. The beans are snow-white, weighing 2.9–3.2 g. The yield is not too high - 0.9–1.3 kg / m². The variety is not affected by bacteriosis;
• Panther. One of the most common varieties of asparagus beans. The height of the bush is up to 40 cm. The beans ripen in 2 months or a little more. Fruiting is amicable. It is advisable to plant seeds in a well-warmed substrate. The beans are yellow, fleshy. The pods are slightly paler, curved, up to 15 cm in length. The variety has a very high immunity to bacteriosis and anthracnose. Also appreciated for its good yield (over 3 kg / m²).

Photo gallery: popular varieties of asparagus beans

Beans Golden Nectar not only brings a bountiful harvest, but also blooms very beautiful

Beans Winner - a "two-in-one" variety, this is both abundant flowering and a good harvest

Bean harvest Sweet courage ripens almost simultaneously

Beans Zhuravushka are very good in canned form, they can be stored for a long time after freezing.

Panther is a very popular variety of asparagus beans among Russian gardeners.

Curly beans

Climbing beans can be grown not only for the sake of harvesting, but also as a stage crop if other plantings need to be shaded.

• Blauchilde (Bluhilda). A very powerful vine, which definitely needs support. The lashes grow up to 5 m in length, the pods - up to 25 cm. The pods and flowers are inky purple, over time the leaves also acquire a lilac hue. The crop ripens in 95-110 days. These beans begin to bloom quite early, flowering continues almost until the first frost. Harvest on time - overripe pods become harsh. When heat treated, they turn green. The beans are lined, weighing about 5 g, creamy beige. After cooking, they become a little oily;
• Turkish Woman (also known as Fiery Red). Mid-season variety of asparagus beans. The length of the vine is 3–3.5 m. Thick foliage is characteristic. The stems are thin. The flowers are snow-white. The length of the flattened pods is 18 cm, the diameter is slightly more than 2 cm. They are painted in a salad color with inky purple spots. The average yield is 4–4.5 kg / m². The variety almost never suffers from bacteriosis and anthracnose;
• Harmony. Semi-sugar beans. The variety has an average ripening period (65–80 days). Differs in unpretentious care and crop stability. Fruiting is extended, continues until the first frost. The length of the vine is 3-4 m. The pods are pale golden, about 20 cm long. The yield per plant is 0.3-0.5 kg of snow-white beans. They are slightly elongated in shape, reniform;
• Spanish white. It is appreciated for the large size of the beans and their excellent taste. The pods are not edible. They are bright green, with an average diameter of 2.5 cm, reaching 11-15 cm in length. Each contains 3-5 beans weighing about 7 g. The crop ripens in 70-75 days. The length of a powerful liana is up to 4 m.The flowers are large, with snow-white petals;
• Borlotto. Asparagus beans are native to Italy. The length of the liana reaches 3–3.5 m. It takes 55–60 days to the stage of technical maturity, and 70–80 days to the full ripening of the beans. The flowers are fiery red. The pods grow up to 12-14 cm in length. On the cream background, a pink-scarlet pattern gradually appears, similar to the stains on marble. Each of them contains 4–5 beans of the same color. As they ripen, a similar pattern appears on them. After boiling, these beans acquire a light nutty flavor;
• Green giant. Curly asparagus beans. The pods are large, 20–22 cm long, tender and juicy. The length of the vine is about 3 m. The first pods ripen 55 days after planting, then fruiting continues until the first frost. The flowers are small, the color of the petals varies from pale lilac to bright purple;
• Violetta (Violet). Also known as Draconic Tongues among gardeners. The length of the liana is up to 2.5 m. The flowers are large, mauve. The pods are painted in a delicate lilac color. The beans, as they ripen, change their color from salad to brownish. Productivity - 2.3–2.5 kg / m²;
• Nomad. A variety of medium early ripening. The beans are ovoid, sandy in color with a pattern of fine lilac strokes. It is valued for its high resistance to anthracnose and good resistance to gray rot. When grown in a greenhouse in a temperate climate, fruiting continues until the end of October;
• Gerda. Early ripening asparagus beans. The length of the vine does not exceed 3 m. Support is required. The pods are pale yellow, up to 20 cm long and just over 1 cm in diameter. Productivity - about 4 kg / m². The flowers are small, snow-white. The beans are also white, medium-sized;
• Gold neck. An early ripe asparagus variety. Liana is very short, rarely grows more than 1.6 m. Flowers are large, snow-white. The pods are curved, pale yellow. Productivity - 2.8 kg / m². The beans are medium and large, white;
• Festival RZ. Semi-sugar variety of Dutch selection. Recommended by the state register for cultivation in greenhouses. The crop ripens in 67 days. The length of the liana reaches 2–3 m. The pods are straight, bright green, very large (up to 35 cm), but do not exceed 1.5–1.7 cm in diameter. The beans are salad-colored, each pod contains 10 pieces. The variety has a long fresh shelf life and is also suitable for freezing. The yield is very high - 9–11 kg / m²;
• Lambada. Medium late asparagus beans. It is appreciated by gardeners for its drought and cold resistance, excellent taste. The length of the liana rarely exceeds 3 m. The flowers are pale pink. Pods 25–28 cm long, curved, flat, lettuce-colored with vague purple spots. Productivity - 3 kg / m²;
• Pink. The length of the vine reaches 2.5–3 m. The crop ripens in 65–80 days. Pods up to 20 cm, each with 6-10 beans. On the general salad background, bright purple thin strokes and stains are clearly visible. Differs in excellent taste;
• Fatima. A high-yielding variety, 3.2–3.5 kg of beans are harvested from 1 m². The length of the vine is up to 3 m. A distinctive feature of the variety is the aligned, straight pods. They are very delicate, lettuce-colored, reach 21 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter. Each contains 4-10 beans. The height of the bush is 40–45 cm. The variety is classified as early. The crop ripens in an average of 55 days. Elongated fruiting, excellent taste;
• Hell Rem. The variety is unremarkable in almost nothing, except for a pronounced aroma, reminiscent of the smell of mushrooms. Because of this, it is widely used in cooking. The pods are very delicate, pale yellow, the beans are pinkish.

Photo gallery: varieties of curly beans

Lianas near beans Turkish woman densely leafy Bean fruiting Harmony continues until the first autumn frosts

Spanish white beans are very large and tasty beans

Borlotto beans by their one look cheer up

Ripe Violetta bean pods appear almost black

Nomad beans are desirable to grow in a greenhouse

The liana of Gerd's beans is not too long, but powerful, so a support is required

Festival RZ - a popular variety of beans all over the world, originally from Holland

Lambada beans tolerate drought and short-term temperature drops well

Pink beans are distinguished by outstanding taste.

Fatima beans have one-dimensional very tender pods.

Blauhilde beans become tough when overripe

The green giant bean pods are large, but not tough or coarse

Shelling (grain) beans

Beans extracted from shelling beans must be soaked in cold water for at least 2-3 hours before eating, and then boiled for at least 60 minutes. They have a very high nutritional value; for vegetarians they may well replace meat products.

• Chocolate girl. The variety is medium late, the harvest ripens in 80-100 days. The height of the bush is 33–62 cm. The flowers are bright pink. The beans have an unusual dark brown color. The variety is distinguished by drought and heat resistance, it is recommended for cultivation in the southern regions. Ripening pods do not crumble from the bush. The amino acid content of beans is slightly lower than that of most types of beans. It is rarely affected by anthracnose and bacteriosis, more often by ascochitis;
• Swallow. The variety is medium early, undersized, the height of the bush is no more than 40 cm. The pods grow up to 15 cm in length. The beans are snow-white, covered with bright purple spots. They are mostly round in shape. These beans are unpretentious, drought-resistant, have a good "innate" immunity;
• Ruby. Shrub variety of average ripening period (74–87 days). Plant height varies from 25 cm to 57 cm. The flowers are pink. The pods are narrow, 12–15 cm long. The beans are rich cherry color, sometimes with a purple undertone. The shade is preserved during heat treatment. The protein content in beans is very high, up to 27%. The variety does not suffer from bacteriosis. Demanding on lighting and soil quality;
• The mistress's dream. The variety has an average ripening period (64–86 days). Recommended by the state register for cultivation in the Krasnodar Territory. The bush is 31–58 cm high. The flowers are white. The pods are flattened, 20–25 cm long. The beans are very large, monochromatic, snow-white. The variety is drought-resistant, mature pods do not crumble. The plant rarely suffers from ascochitis and anthracnose;
• Ballad. Bush beans of medium late ripening (77-105 days). Plant height - 36-50 cm. The flowers are pink. The pods are solid, bright green. The beans are creamy beige or yellowish, with small lilac specks. The variety is drought-resistant. Differs in a high content of amino acids. Practically does not suffer from bacteriosis, can become infected with anthracnose;
• Little Red Riding Hood. The height of the bush does not exceed 35 cm. The leaves are lime-colored, the flowers are snow-white. The beans are white with a bright red spot covering about half the surface area. The crop ripens in 95-100 days. Fruiting is amicable.

Photo gallery: varieties of grain beans

Lack of beans Shokoladnitsa - relatively low content of amino acids

Beans Swallow has a high resistance to diseases typical for the culture The name of the Ruby beans is due to the color of the beans

Beans and beans The hostess's dream is very large

Ballada beans tolerate prolonged drought well

Beans Red Riding Hood belongs to the category of late-ripening varieties

Video: Grain and Asparagus Beans

Unusual varieties of beans

Some varieties of beans bred by breeders look so that not everyone will dare to try these beans. Although, at the same time, they often differ in an unusual taste or have other peculiarities inherent only in this variety.

• Black eye. The beans are white, small, with a thin skin. They do not need to be soaked before cooking. Each has a small black spot. Because of this, the variety got its name;
• Preto. The beans are black with a fine white rib.The core is beige and cream. They have a pronounced berry aroma. The taste is sweetish, with a slight piquant bitterness. The skin is very dense, they are boiled for at least 1.5 hours;
• Kidney. The beans are shaped like kidneys. They are painted in a very dark red color, which appears black from a distance. In the process of heat treatment, the skin becomes thinner to such an extent that it practically disappears, its color changes to pastel pink;
• Welt. Bright pink or raspberry glossy beans contrast very effectively with lettuce pods covered with lilac touches. The undoubted advantage of the variety is its good resistance to anthracnose and ascochitosis.

Photo gallery: varieties with unusual fruits

Black beans, including the Preto variety, are very popular in South America

Kidney beans brighten when boiled.

Bean peels Black eye so thin they don't even need to be soaked

Rant beans shine as if varnished

How to plant decorative beans (video)

Classification of varieties

In the modern classification of varieties, several species of the legume family are considered to be beans. Due to the variety of plants, they are classified according to:

• type of fruit - shelling (grain), asparagus (sugar) and semi-sugar;
• seed size - large, medium, small-seeded;
• in terms of ripening beans - early, mid or late ripening;
• by designation - food, feed, green manure;
• for resistance to diseases and pests.

By structure, plants are divided into:

1. Shrub (weaving) - compact low plants up to 60 cm high do not need a garter. They endure harsh weather conditions better, ripen faster, are more often in demand in the fields, are convenient for home and greenhouse. There are vegetable, grain and decorative ones.
2. Curly - plants up to 7 m in length, they must be pinched, not allowing them to grow in long lashes. The beds require strong supports. They have a long growing season. There are also vegetable, grain and ornamental varieties.
3. Semi-climbing - varieties of curly beans up to 2 m long.

Decorative form

Each of the varieties of beans becomes a decoration of the site, but there are also those that are bred specifically for this purpose. They are annual and perennial, climbing and bush, are distinguished by a long period of abundant flowering, some do not even bear fruit.

This variety is used for vertical gardening, arranging pyramids on lawns and as green manure. It protects against late blight, and fertilizes the soil with its green mass.

reference... The yield of potatoes planted next to it almost doubles.

Vegetable and grain beans

Vegetable beans include sugar and universal semi-sugar varieties of common beans, horse beans and edible cowpea varieties.

Semi-sugar grain beans differ from the usual shelling beans in that there are no parchment partitions and coarse fibers in their pods (shoulder blades) in the phase of milk ripeness.

The pods begin to be eaten green, and when fully ripe, full-fledged beans are husked. To keep the pods tender and soft, they are cut at least once every 2-3 days. Otherwise, the shutters become coarse and inedible.

Vigna (Latin Vigna) is another versatile genus of legumes that stands out for its characteristics.Up to 5 kg of green pods are removed from one plant, reaching 100 cm in length, tender and crunchy.

The culture comes from tropical forests, it is more thermophilic than beans, its optimal growth temperature is 25-35 degrees. On the other hand, it adapts to any type of developed soil that provides good rooting. Grows on sandy and clayey, with a wide pH range, including very acidic (pH 4) and strongly alkaline.

It does not tolerate drying out, and excessive moisture reduces growth and favors infection with fungal diseases.

When fully ripe, grains are formed in the cowpea pods. They are smaller than regular beans and are often referred to as peas or lentils. The most famous varieties used in food are: adzuki, anko, mung, mung, urd, etc.

Attention! The fruits of sugar and semi-sugar varieties of common beans must be cooked. Green cowpea pods can be eaten raw.

Sugar (asparagus)

Sugar bean pods with small grains are used for food, which are harvested 7-10 days after the ovaries, cooked, canned and frozen.

Not all varieties of asparagus beans retain their tenderness when overripe. Therefore, they regularly cut off from the plant immediately after reaching technical maturity, providing optimal taste and stimulating fruiting.

There are early-, mid- and late-ripening varieties; all types are planted in warm climatic zones in order to harvest the whole season.

Common varieties of asparagus beans: Saksa 615, Bona, Blue Lake, Nota.

Rules for planting curly beans

Growing ornamental beans is easy enough. The planting of seeds is carried out in the terms established according to the varietal characteristics of the decorative culture. Regardless of the variety, it is advisable to grow ornamental beans in accordance with the established technology and according to the recommendations of experienced gardeners:

• for spring sowing of beans, the site should be prepared in the fall, after deep digging and the introduction of 0.25-0.3 kg of superphosphate and 0.15 kg of potash fertilizers for every 10 square meters of planting area;
• in the spring, it is also possible to introduce the main mineral complexes or organic matter, represented by manure or humus, with a secondary deep digging of the site;
• when carrying out early spring sowing, bean seeds must be soaked in warm water, and then germinated on a damp cloth until seedlings appear;
• in central Russia, sowing is carried out in mid-May, in more southern regions, sowing can be carried out earlier;
• the standard depth of immersion of germinated seeds is about 3-4 cm, with a distance between rows of 8-10 cm;
• it is advisable to install a film cover over the crops before the emergence of mass shoots.

Bush varieties of ornamental beans are much easier to grow... The distance between the rows of such plants should be about 0.4-0.5 m. The seeds themselves are sown from each other with a distance of 8-10 cm. The use of a film cover allows you to get earlier and more friendly seedlings of beans. All subsequent care of plantings with ornamental beans is carried out after the mass emergence of shoots and is based on the need to provide the garden crop with the most comfortable conditions for rapid growth and full development.

Considering varieties and their colors

considering the varieties of decorative beans offered for planting, you should pay attention to the color of the buds. Everything else does not really matter. This culture does not have a variety of shapes and colors of the deciduous part. But the buds can be white, red and purple. Their colors depend on the variety. So, "French" has rich burgundy buds, and "mammoth" - snow-white stars.The mix offers "Two-color". If you want something exotic, then the varieties "Raspberry Ringing" with pink tints and "Golden Nectar" with orange flower petals will come to the rescue.

You can see photos of varieties of decorative beans below:

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Seedling method

Ornamental beans are relatively rarely grown in seedlings. The method is not too simple, due to the rather negative reaction of the garden crop to transplanting.

For seedlings, beans should be planted in separate peat pots. Sowing is carried out in mid-April. Temperature indicators should be maintained at + 18-22 ° С. Transplantation to a permanent place is carried out after the optimal temperature regime for the growth and development of beans is established.

Description of the plant

Usually, beans with bright red or purple flowers are grown in summer cottages. But in nature, there are many more colors of this plant. Ornamental beans grow very quickly. The length of vines of many varieties reaches 5 m. As it grows, the plant clings to nearby objects and uses them as a support to rise to the sun.

The homeland of this plant is South America. The name translated into Russian means "sailing ship". This is due to the special shape of the flower. After flowering, the fruits ripen in the form of large beans with a rough surface. They are used for planting next year.

Ornamental beans are thermophilic crops, but special conditions for their cultivation do not need to be created. It grows well in any area with good sunlight. In the shade, the vine will grow more slowly, but its flowering will not stop.

On a note! Although this vine is considered decorative, in many varieties the fruits are suitable for eating. But in most cases, they are still not eaten, preferring to grow ordinary beans for this.

Ornamental beans saturate the soil with nitrogen. The plant extracts this element from the depths of the soil and air and processes it into a form suitable for assimilation by other plants. The element is accumulated in the root system. Therefore, after the end of the growing season, ornamental beans are not removed from the soil. The green part is cut off, leaving the roots in the soil.

Due to the fact that beans improve the fertile qualities of the soil, potatoes grow well next to them. The green mass, cut in the fall, is laid in a compost pit to prepare fertilizer. Beans protect plants from the Solanaceae family from late blight, the Colorado potato beetle.

Care advice

When growing ornamental varieties of beans, you should adhere to the standard technology for growing legumes:

• for planting, preference should be given to areas represented by rich soils with a fairly light structure;
• the plant is moisture-loving and in hot or dry periods needs regular and abundant irrigation measures;
• for top dressing, it is advisable to use any organic fertilizers, but fresh manure cannot be applied under the plants;
• organic matter can be replaced with dressings based on complex mixtures, the composition of which is enriched with superphosphate;
• a very good result is obtained by mulching the beds with organic matter, including straw, hay, wood shavings or sawdust;
• with the threat of return spring frosts or sharp temperature drops in the early autumn period, it is very important to use the planting cover with non-woven garden material or film.

Bean varieties for cultivation in different regions

Thanks to the constant work of breeders, new varieties are being developed, adapted to different climatic conditions, soil characteristics, waterlogging or dry weather, various types of diseases and pests.

How to choose a variety for your region

The main selection criteria:

• the duration of the period during which the temperature is comfortable for the growth of beans;
• a place allocated for beans;
• soil or climatic regional conditions conducive to the emergence of pests and contributing to the development of diseases.

Legume diseases and pests

Legumes rarely get sick. Basically, improper care, contaminated soil or planting material is to blame for the occurrence of diseases. To avoid infection, do not plant the same crops in the same area for several years. Soaking in boric acid helps the development of immunity well. As soon as the beans have sprouted and after harvesting, the soil can be treated with a disinfectant "Fitosporin". If the disease appears, dig up and burn the damaged plants, and treat the soil and the rest of the plantings with Bordeaux mixture.

There are 3 main diseases in legumes.

1. Viral mosaic. When infected, dead areas appear on the leaves.
2. Bacteriosis Not only causes the death of this season's plantings, but also remains in the soil for many years.
3. Anthracnose. Brown spots appear on the leaves, then the affected areas acquire a yellow tint and holes.

Beans are dangerous pests: scoops, whose larvae eat greens, and a bean weevil that lives in beans. The larvae can be controlled with insecticides. To prevent weevils from entering the site, sort out the seed, plant only undamaged beans, pretreated with boric acid, and arrange for proper plantation care.

Is it a food or just a flower crop

It is a food and flower culture at the same time. All beans are edible except for the purple look. You can eat ornamental beans, it contains zinc, magnesium, iron, chromium, calcium, proteins, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins. 100 g of product contains 26 kcal.

There are 2 types of curly beans: grain and asparagus. The shell-type pod has an inner parchment layer, it is located between the beans. The pods grow tough and are not eaten.

Sugar beans have soft and tender shoulder blades that are eaten unripe. The pods are juicy, crispy, sweet. Ripe fruits are used for planting beans, and various dishes are prepared from them. Seeds are inferior in size to grain varieties.

Plantation care

When the beans have already sprouted, bush varieties should be huddled so that the stems are kept straight. For curly beans, you need to arrange a support: trellises or cords going from top to bottom. You can plant the plant under fruit trees and tie the twine to the branches. The legumes will fertilize the soil for the apple tree, and it will protect the whips from the wind. Do not take slippery materials as a support for the stems: metal, plastic: the lashes will slip off them. Other tall crops (corn, sunflower) are suitable as a support, just make sure that the plants do not infect the same diseases and pests.

Advice

You can drive in a stake on the site, tie pieces of twine to its top and strengthen them on the ground around the circumference. Plants will braid the cords, and you get an Indian wigwam for children to play.

For irrigation, you need to use rain or settled water. The temperature of the liquid should not be very different from the ambient air. If you brought water from a well or an underground container, do not pour it directly under the bush, let it warm up.

If you want to get a rich harvest, water the beans in the correct way.

• After planting, water no more than once every 7 days. How much water you need, determine for yourself: the soil should be moderately moist, but not soggy.
• When the fifth leaf appears, stop watering.
• When flowers appear, resume watering as after planting.
• Gradually increase the amount of liquid and decrease the interval between waterings. Moisture should be doubled and more frequently before pods form.

The care also includes fertilizing the beds. Top dressing begins after the appearance of a real leaf.During this period, the plant needs fertilizers with a high phosphorus content. When the buds begin to appear, pour the potassium salt solution over the garden bed, and when the beans form, sprinkle ash under the bushes. Legumes do not need nitrogen, they will take the required amount from the air, and with an excess of nitrates, greens will begin to develop rapidly to the detriment of the harvest. Remember that plants can absorb all nutrients only in dissolved form, after each feeding, water the garden bed.

Manifestation of anthractosis on a bean leaf

We count the profit

Beans are a very grateful culture - you can harvest this vegetable 3 times a year. Planting density can be adjusted, but on average it is 1 kilogram per 1 sq. meters of land.

It is very simple to calculate the profit: if you sell a kilogram for about 50 rubles (counting this price for the purchase price of one kilogram) from an area of ​​about 10 acres (1000 sq. M), you can "remove" about 50 thousand rubles. And that's just for one harvest! Got 2 crops per season? We earned 100 thousand. Three - 150. Due to the current economic environment, the price of beans may rise and income may rise.

Pests

Most often, ornamental beans are attacked by whiteflies, aphids, and sprout flies. However, pests can overtake the culture not only during the growth process. Often, bugs are found in beans that are in storage. This applies to grain aphids, which are especially common in storage. Beetles lay larvae on the grains, which leads to their rotting and blackening.

To avoid insect attacks, it is important to harvest on time. If the pods are cracked, pests are more likely to start in them. If small bugs have already started, then the fruits must be determined for several days in the freezer or treated with steam. Store grains in a dry and airtight place. If it is a glass jar, then it must be tightly closed with a lid.

In the process of growth, decorative beans can be treated with agrochemicals no more than once, strictly observing the proportions indicated by the manufacturer on the package.

Planting seedlings in the garden

A month later, as 2-4 leaves appear, the seedlings are transferred to the garden. Before planting for 5 days, the bushes are left for 2 hours in the fresh air for hardening, accustoming to the external environment.

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You need to prepare the beds in advance. In about a month, as it gets warmer, humus or compost is introduced into the ground, but not fresh manure. Beans do not like clay soil. Sand, turf soil, nutritious components are added to such soil. You can replenish the earth with mineral additives. You will need phosphorus and potassium, nitrogen is not necessary if you need abundant flowering. If you need an increase in green mass, then nitrogen will come in handy.

Planting scheme for seedlings:

• dig holes along the fence or wall at a distance of 25-40 cm, between the rows (if any), a gap of 50 cm;
• install supports;
• the holes are made according to the size of the pot, the seedlings are buried without deepening;
• watered with warm water 30-40 * C;
• mulch the soil with straw, dry grass, sawdust.

Planting a decorative lash

The cultivation of fiery red and purple curly beans consists of several stages. It includes forcing seedlings, planting them in open ground and further care.

Site selection and soil preparation

For a thermophilic culture, it is necessary to prepare a sunny area with deep groundwater in the fall. The soil is prepared in advance by adding 15 g of potassium sulfate and 2 times more superphosphate for digging. Consumption is calculated per 1 m2.

With increased acidity of the soil, lime is additionally laid for digging. You should refrain from nitrogen, as it stimulates the growth of green mass to the detriment of flowering and fruiting.

Planting seedlings in the garden

Seedlings are planted outside when the threat of return frosts has passed. In different climatic zones, the dates can fall on the second half of May or the first decade of June.

The holes are prepared according to the 20 x 50 cm scheme. Seedlings are transplanted in them with an old earthen clod, which will speed up survival. Support posts must be dug in nearby.

Harvesting and storage of crops

Both green pods and ripe beans are good food. Young fruits can be harvested 15 days after flowering. It is best to cut the pods with scissors in the morning. At this time, they gain the maximum amount of moisture and become juicy. You can eat green beans fresh, in salads, or prepare vegetable dishes.

The kernels are harvested when the pods are dry. Cut off the stems and hang them from the bottom in a dry place with good air circulation. After 15 days, the pods will open easily and the grains will easily separate from the cuttings. If necessary, dry the crop, and then store it in jars under lids. Only fruits from the bottom of the bushes are suitable for seeds. Choose the strongest and most productive plants without signs of disease, collect grains and store them on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

You do not need to dig up the roots. Special nodules on the underground part of the plants will continue to work. Biological processes enrich the soil with nitrogen. The remaining root system will decompose and turn into organic fertilizer before the next season.

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Growing

Growing decorative curly beans and caring for them will not give you any special problems. The main thing is to understand the appropriate planting method, the general preferences of this culture regarding the growing conditions.

General rules and preparation of the landing site:

1. Climbing beans are a heat-loving plant, so it is advisable to find a place with good sunlight.
2. The soil should be lightweight but fertile.
3. It is advisable to follow the rules of crop rotation - such beans develop well in areas where potatoes, cucumbers, cabbage or tomatoes were previously grown.
4. It is better to complete the preparation in the fall. To do this, dig up the earth, add potash (20-30 g) and phosphate (30 g) fertilizers per square meter. Also, you can add humus in a proportion of 4 kg per 1 m2. Such events will provide a rich color of foliage and inflorescences, a good development of the vines.
5. Immediately before planting, the soil is limed, but nitrogen fertilizers are not applied.

Planting methods

Cultivation of curly ornamental beans is performed in two ways:

1. Directly into the ground is a more suitable option, since this culture does not tolerate transplanting very well.
2. For seedlings - the advantage of this method is that the plants begin to bloom very early, which is beneficial for decorative landscaping of the territory.

For seedlings

When choosing this method of planting, follow these rules:

1. Planting dates are the end of March.
2. Suitable containers are peat pots.
3. Before planting, the seeds are kept in warm, settled water for 24 hours. Also? you can perform processing with potassium permanganate for disinfection. To prepare a special solution, take about 1 g of powder per 3 liters of water.
4. Seed embedding - to a depth of 1-1.5 cm.
5. The optimum temperature for seedlings is 18-22 degrees.
6. When the shoots reach a height of 10 cm, a support is installed, it is not necessary to pinch.
7. When transplanting into open ground, it is imperative to take a plant with a small lump of earth from the pot, so as not to provoke the death of the shrub due to a sharp change in conditions.

In open ground

Planting directly into open ground is a good solution. The main thing is to adhere to these conditions:

1. Planting dates are mid or late May, when the possibility of frost is completely excluded. Can be performed simultaneously with planting cucumbers.
2. Before planting, the seeds are treated in the same way as with the seedling method.You can additionally add special preparations to stimulate growth to the water.
3. The seeding depth is 1-2 cm, 2-3 grains are placed in each hole.
4. The distance between the holes is maintained at 25-30 cm, in the aisles - 45-50 cm.
5. Near each pit with planted decorative beans, supports about 3 meters long are installed.

Diseases

Like any garden crop, ornamental beans can be susceptible to diseases and pests. The most common cultural diseases are:

1. Bacteriosis The name of this disease speaks for itself. It is caused by various types of bacteria. A characteristic feature of the disease is the appearance of yellowish spots on the leaves, in the center of which brown patches appear over time. The reason for the development of bacteriosis is that pathogenic microorganisms are initially present on beans. Therefore, as a prevention of this disease, the seeds are heated for about two hours at a temperature of 60 degrees. The chances of being infected with bacteriosis increase in unfavorable weather conditions. To prevent the disease, the introduction of 1% Bordeaux liquid and mineral compositions into the soil is used.
2. Anthracnose. It is a fungal disease that develops in wet and cold weather. The disease is manifested by the formation of yellow spots over the entire surface of the plants. Leaves turn yellow and die over time. As a preventive measure for the disease, it is necessary to carefully select seeds before planting. They shouldn't show any signs of illness. Before planting, they are soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. If the disease appears on at least one of the leaves, the affected area must be removed, since anthracnose is very contagious. When a disease is detected, the beans are sprayed with Bordeaux liquid.

It is important to remember that pathogenic microorganisms tend to persist in the soil. Therefore, it will be possible to re-plant the beans on the same site no earlier than three years later.

Beneficial features

The beneficial properties of beans have long been studied by science, so experienced gardeners have long cultivated this crop on their backyard plots. Vegetable protein in beans contains about 30-40%, this is slightly more than in meat or fish.

Although meat products are assimilated by our body faster and in greater quantities, vegetable protein contains starch, fiber, vitamins B, P, ascorbic acid, carotene. This is described in detail in the article about peas. Almost any legume has the same properties. Asparagus (salad) beans contain a lot of vitamin C.

Asparagus, green beans have 23 kcal of calories, energy value in it: proteins - 2.5 g, fat - 0.3 g, carbohydrates - 3 g.

In raw beans: 297.8 kcal, protein - 21 g, fat - 2 g, carbohydrates - 54 g, fiber - 3.5 g.

In boiled common beans: 123 kcal, proteins - 7.8 g, fat - 0.5 g, carbohydrates - 21.5 g.

Beans can cause harm to the body, such as gas formation. Beans are not recommended for people with gastritis and peptic ulcer diseases, with diseases of the pancreas, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, nephritis and gout.

Green beans are toxic and some species are poisonous.

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QUESTION:I have been growing decorative curly beans with red flowers for a long time, and this year I also have a white-flowered one.

Collected a lot of seeds. Can ornamental bean seeds be eaten?

ANSWER: In Russia, gardeners usually grown as an annual liana fiery red beans, or Turkish beans (Phaseolus coccineus), with red flowers.

However, in plants of this species, despite the name, flowers are not only red, but also white, pink or two-colored - red-white, pink-white.

These varieties in their biological properties are no different from red-flowered beans... therefore, they can be grown as annuals throughout the middle zone of our country.Interestingly, white-flowered plants produce white seeds; in pink-white ones - whitish-pink with brown spots; in red-flowered ones - lilac-pink with a black marble pattern.

Ornamental bean fruits... which are long beans with large seeds, edible and can be used for food... just like regular vegetable beans. By the way, in America and Western Europe, fiery red beans are cultivated not as an ornamental, but as a vegetable crop.

For example, in England it is the most popular vegetable crop. Many varieties have been created there with both red and white or pink flowers. For food, they use (depending on the variety) both mature seeds and young green beans-blades.

Many delicious dishes are prepared from beans... but raw beans and seeds, including common beans, should not be eaten, since they contain toxic substances that are easily destroyed during cooking. Typically, green beans are frozen and used as needed.

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Preparing for costs

A bean growing business plan will help you see and prepare for the costs of a new business ahead of time. You need to start compiling it after the profitability of the business idea has been calculated. What expenses is it important to be prepared for?

• Purchase of seeds for planting.
• Selection and purchase of fertilizers, fertilizing, pest control products.
• Fare.
• Lease of a plot (if you do not have your own land).
• Working hands (if you do not cope with the work on your own, workers will have to be hired).

The costs of seeds and fertilizers are about 5 thousand rubles, which must be immediately included in the estimate. The rest needs to be calculated based on the current market prices in your region.

Please note: if you suddenly decide to grow beans, which is called "without a hundred for the soul", get ready that the rent will become the main item of your expenses.

There is also good news: today, many cities actively support farming, for which they allocate land plots for free use. Check with your local government about a farmer program that is supported in your area.

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Preparation of planting material

Planting beans is the first stage in the selection of seeds:

1. Beans must be checked without fail for pronounced diseased, sluggish and empty seeds. Satisfactory beans are sorted with the possibility of further planting in the ground.
2. The germination of bean seeds is accelerated in the following way: the seeds are soaked in melt water or purified overnight before planting. The beans are kept soaked for up to 15 hours so that the seeds do not choke. In this case, such material cannot be used as a planting material.
3. Before planting the seeds, the beans are immersed in a warm solution of a mixture of boric acid and ammonium for an hour. So the bean seeds will be protected from the attack of the root weevil.

Application in landscape design

Ornamental beans are an excellent vertical landscaping tool for design. With its help, decoration is carried out hedges, fences, gazebos... The plant is used in the creation of arches, colorful pergolas.

An interesting solution is the creation of garden compositions that add zest to the space and add coziness. Plantings adorn the beds with abundant flowering in summer, hanging bright pods add brightness in autumn days.

Forming an arched shape, the seeds are sown on the sides of the structure on both sides. The tops of the grown vines are held together or rise even higher.

Bean arch

What kind of care does this decorative culture need?

Freshly hatched sprouts are afraid of low temperatures. Cold for them is a temperature below 18 degrees. So that they do not die, they can be covered with foil. As for the more mature vines, they are no longer so picky about the ambient temperature.

The hotter it is outside, the more often you water the plant. It is better not to pump water directly from the well, but first collect it into a large vat in order to warm the water in the sun, and only then distribute it around the site with a watering can.

The earth between the vines needs weeding. So that it does not overgrow with weeds, beans can be mulched with shavings, sawdust, straw, hay.

Finally, as it grows, this crop can be fed with any organic matter (except fresh manure - but it is not suitable for any crop). Liana can also be pampered with superphosphates. But apply fertilizers strictly to the soil, none of them should fall on the leaves.

Most varieties delight us with the harvest in the first weeks of autumn. Spread the harvested beans outside for 3-4 days to dry, then store in paper or rag bags in a cool room. My personal advice is to keep your food beans in the fridge to avoid being eaten by pests.

Seed collection

Ornamental bean seeds are harvested in the fall. When the beans are ripe enough and the pods open well. The seeds are heated in the sun for four days and then put into a paper bag. The bag is stored in a cool, dry place until spring.

Ornamental beans are very popular with summer residents. It is unpretentious in maintenance, it grows very quickly, which allows landscaping large surfaces. Curly beans, with beautiful bright colors, will transform the summer cottage with minimal effort and time.

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Soil preparation

Before planting beans, the soil and seeds are properly prepared. Beans are a legume that loves to grow on fertile soil, light and well-drained. Clay soil with a high water table is not suitable.

To obtain a high yield of beans, the soil is well fertilized before planting crop seeds. For this purpose, compost or humus is introduced into the soil. As an addition to the fertilizer, potassium chloride, ammonium nitrate and superphosphate are introduced.

The level of nitrogen in the soil must be monitored, since it in excess increases the green mass of the beans and reduces fruiting and pod formation.

It is recommended to plant beans in mid-April, the timing depends on the region and the likelihood of frost.

Delicious recipes

I can't help but share a few of our family's specialties, in which beans play the main role. I think the hostesses will appreciate the recipes and write them down in their notebook.

Most often, we cook beans in pots. Boil, cut the meat into cubes and fry. Make the onion in half rings. Put everything in layers in pots, pour over the broth and bake for half an hour in the oven.

For the holidays, we have an amazingly tasty salad on our table. Boil the beans, combine them with diced cucumbers and smoked chicken. Chop the green onions, add to the salad. Season with mayonnaise.

I almost forgot, you can try soaking dry beans not in water, but in beer. Haven't heard of this yet? I recommend that the taste after it becomes unusual and piquant, and the alcohol evaporates during cooking.

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How to tie

In order for the lush green mass to curl beautifully and not be injured, simple ropes will not work, you need to take it seriously. I tried different supports, and I want to tell you how to tie in the form of a tent.I like this method most of all due to the fact that the culture takes up little space, it is easy to water and harvest.

Bury a few thick planks in the ground so that they stand firmly, tie the tops. Now it remains only to plant a plant near the base of each plank and guide it upward as it grows.

A secret that does not hurt to know is that you only need to twist the beans on the supports counterclockwise. If you don’t, you will have to fiddle with long shoots falling to the ground almost every day.

Choosing a landing site

Taking into account the thermophilicity of the plant, plots on the southern and southwestern sides will be a good place for beds. Seed germination is carried out at temperatures from 15 degrees without sudden temperature jumps, heat and frost. Also, you need to monitor the level of moisture, since the culture does not tolerate its lack.

Gardeners who want to get early beans use cold greenhouses in case of heat deficiency. They are installed two weeks before sowing, allowing the soil under the greenhouses to warm up and dry out. Greenhouse frames are removed after the threat of unexpected frosts has passed.

If the area is limited, beans can be planted near potato bushes, since the best predecessor for it is a root vegetable, tomato and cucumber. This culture has a good neighborhood with cabbage.

It is recommended to grow beans on the same plot several years later to protect the crop from disease.