Crop Rotation Group
Legumes (Pea and Bean family)
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Soil
Rich soil, well-drained with plenty of organic matter to retain moisture.
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Position
Sunny, not exposed or windy.
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Frost tolerant
No.
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Feeding
Rarely required.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 25cm (9") each way (minimum)
Rows: 15cm (5") with 35cm (1' 1") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow directly in the garden.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Strong supports needed for climbing varieties. Supply plenty of water to the roots from flowering through to harvest.
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Harvesting
Regular picking encourages more growth
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Troubleshooting
Leaf-eating beetles can trun the leaves into confetti overnight. Either hand pick them (they come out at night) or if there are too many, use a pyrethrum based spray
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