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| + | //* Can be grown in this period, however seasonal issues with bean fly can cause issues, humidity can cause mold issues. // | ||
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| ===== Short comments ===== | ===== Short comments ===== | ||
| Herbaceous annual vine. Normally better grown in dry season in NQ. Many cultivars exist | Herbaceous annual vine. Normally better grown in dry season in NQ. Many cultivars exist | ||
| - | ===== General comments ===== | ||
| - | ==== Cultivars | + | ===== General comments |
| - | === Purple Climber === | + | === Ecology === |
| + | * Grow climbers on a purpose built trellis, or up woody plants such as pigeon peas. | ||
| + | * Keep well watered during hot periods | ||
| + | * Bean fly can be a nuisance and result in crop failures depending on infestation levels. | ||
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| + | === Uses === | ||
| + | Nitrogen fixation | ||
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| + | === Food === | ||
| + | Stirfry | ||
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| + | === Planting Depth === | ||
| + | 2cm | ||
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| + | === Inoculant === | ||
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| + | === Cultivar - Purple Climber === | ||
| * Climbing bean | * Climbing bean | ||
| * Hardy | * Hardy | ||
| - | * Will grow all year round, | + | * Can grow all year round, |
| * Not stringy, but like all beans better picked when younger | * Not stringy, but like all beans better picked when younger | ||
| + | * Seed collection and drying for replanting is easily done | ||
| - | + | == Purple Climber Photos == | |
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| + | === Seed Saving Tips === | ||
| + | Grow extra plants dedicated to seed saving. Best done during drier months to avoid mold infecting and poisoning the seeds. Allow to dry on the vine, and pick dry pods as they mature, save in paper packet. | ||
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