Common Name Height Spacing Depth Spread Light Required Pollinator Germination Form Soil Requirements Growth Rate Foliage |
Legume 5 – 7 feet. 4 in. apart/rows 30 in. apart. 1 – 1.5 inches. Vine or bush Full Sun Self pollinating. 6-10 days/variable Vegetable, Bean Rich, well-drained; pH 6.0 – 6.8. Medium to fast growth rate. Green foliage. |
Healthy food sometimes seems prohibitively expensive, but it doesn’t need to be. Case in point: legumes, the family of foods that encompasses beans, peas, and lentils, according to numerous medical sources While legumes are a nutritional powerhouse, that’s not all they have going for them — they’re also inexpensive, easy to find in stores, and versatile enough to work in a wide variety of dishes. They provide nourishment in a form that is inexpensive, highly storable, and delicious. They’re an affordable way to ‘stretch’ a meal, adding nutrition and bulk for very little cost.. Legumes in their many forms should definitely be on your radar if you’re trying to cut down on your meat intake. Beans and lentils are staples in plant-based diets thanks to their nutritional profile. “[Legumes] can make a superb high-protein substitute for meat in almost every dish. Their refined and cooked texture means that they can fit perfectly into balls and patties. You can also use them in soups, casseroles, burgers, chili, and tacos. |
YEAR | SEASON | VARIETY | TYPE | RESULTS |
2021 | Fall | Kentucky Wonder Green Bean | vine | |
2021 | Fall | Yard Long Green Bean | vine | |
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