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Dragon's Tongue

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Dragon's Tongue

Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 57 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 4" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • 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.