redloon's Bush Bean 'Dragon Tongue' x 14 Harvesting
Plant: Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) | Variety: Dragon's tongue
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Heirloom Dutch wax bean that has large 6-8" cream-colored pods with thin purple stripes that disappear when blanched. Wide, extremely crisp and juicy stringless pods. Bushy, high-yielding plants.
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2010-2012 New Home Vegetable garden [Archived]
Planting Data
redloon's Bush Bean 'Dragon Tongue' Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Bean 'Dragon's tongue' normally grows to a mature height of 40.0 cm (that's 1.30 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has full sun light which is ideal for Bean 'Dragon's tongue'.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8b) is within the ideal range for Bean 'Dragon's tongue'. The recommended range is between Zone 5 and 13.
Your garden has neutral soil (7.0) which is not within the known ideal range for Bean 'Dragon's tongue'. The recommended range is between pH 6.0 and 6.8 (acidic soil) - you may have to reassess the suitability of this plant for your garden.
Bean problems include Bean rust, Mexican beetle, Aphids, Leaf hoppers, and Spider Mites, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Bush Bean 'Dragon Tongue' is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Bush Bean 'Dragon Tongue' Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Harvest Tally
Milestones
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22 Jun 2011
Harvesting day 52 First harvest of red noodle beans!
3.0 x item
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18 Jun 2011
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22 May 2011
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14 May 2011
Growing day 13 Photo updates: Baby beans and squash ...
In front of Maxibel
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07 May 2011
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01 May 2011
Sown day 0
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