Types of Beans

Types of Beans

While we previously discussed the types of peas that are available, we need to address the types of beans there are.  It’s pretty simple!  There are three main types: Snap Beans:   The bean and pod are edible.  They typically mature quickly.  The most famous type of snap bean is a green bean. Shell Beans:   The […]

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Red Alert – Bad Veggie Companions for Beets

While some vegetable companion charts show that pole beans (NOT bush beans and peas) are bad companions for beets, I think it is more important to talk about why beans and peas in general may not be good for beets.   If you recall, bean and pea plants take nitrogen from the air and give it […]

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Red Alert – Bad Veggie Companions for Beans

BEANS do NOT like the onion family which includes onions, shallots, scallions, leeks and garlic.  These vegetables inhibit the growth of beans. There are some vegetables that don’t grow well together.  Now when I garden in my raised beds, I tend to plant something new as I harvest something else.  Sometimes I am just too […]