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Dragon's Tongue
BeanPhaseolus vulgaris
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 57 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 4" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Avg. 6-6 1/2" flat pods are pale yellow with purple streaks. They are tender, sweet, and good in salads or cooked. Purple disappears upon cooking. Tan seeds with dark speckles. Bush bean.
Planting
Direct sow 1 inch deep after last frost date when soil reaches 60°F (ideally 70°F); do not start indoors
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam enriched with compost; avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilizers. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Bean rust, root rot in waterlogged conditions, powdery mildew in humid climates.