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Not always black Eyed Peas was as popular as it is today. But now almost everyone knows how useful it is. And since many people are now trying to adhere to a proper and healthy diet, legumes are increasingly in demand. After all, this, at first glance, is a simple plant, in no way inferior in its beneficial properties and amount of protein to meat. An excellent protein food replacement for vegetarians. Also contains a large amount of microelements and vitamins.
Used for preparing various dishes. These beans can be fried, stewed, steamed, baked. And if you have time to freeze it during the season, you can eat it for a whole year.
Asparagus beans have adapted very well to our climate, and usually there are no problems with growing them, unlike its “relative” - asparagus. In addition to being unpretentious to conditions, it also does not require complex care. For this, gardeners love her in many countries.
Characteristics and description of the variety
One of the popular types of this family is the Turkish bean variety. This climbing plant can reach up to 3 m in length. The leaves cover the bush very densely, so it is often grown as an ornamental plant. It is very convenient that beans will not only serve as food for you, but will also decorate your yard. The leaves are light green. The pods are slightly curved and flat.They do not have the parchment layer and hard fiber characteristic of beans. The width of the pods is 1.5–2 cm, and the length is about 20 cm. They come in two colors - pink and green. The first beans are located at a height of 12 cm from the root.
Growing and care
You don’t need to be a skilled gardener to cope with growing the “Turchanka” variety. She is not at all whimsical and does not need any special care. Loose, non-acidic soil is best suited for green beans. But in places with a lot of groundwater and wet soil, it is not worth planting.
The soil where beans will grow can be fertilized with potassium chloride and organic fertilizers in the fall. It should also be dug in the fall.
The time for planting seeds in open ground is late May early June. The air temperature by that time should reach at least +15 °C. The day before planting, the seeds should be soaked. The soil should be moist. We place the beans in the ground to a depth of 3-4 cm. The distance between plants should be about 10 cm, and between rows - 20 cm. You need to plant 2 seeds at a time, so that later you can leave a stronger one.
Within 2 weeks after planting, the first shoots will appear. "Turkish" grows and climbs very quickly. For convenience, you can use a net or other supports to prevent the beans from spreading on the ground. There is no need to water beans often. One watering for 7-10 days is enough.
Often, Turkish beans are planted for decorative purposes and to create shady corners. In this case, the plant should be watered more often, since the development of leaves requires more moisture.
This variety has high disease resistance, especially to anthracnose and bacteriosis, which most often affect garden plants.
Harvesting
For the beans to be tasty, you need to harvest them in time, before the seeds become hard. You can begin harvesting within 2 months after planting. But the main advantage is that the beans continue to bear fruit for a very long time. After each harvest, new pods will grow on it. From 1m2 you can harvest up to 5 kg of beans.
Fresh green beans cannot be stored for long. The best storage option is freezing. To do this, you need to cut the beans into pieces that are convenient for you and place them in the freezer.
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Let's sum it up
As you can see, growing green beans is easy. And the results will definitely please you. The variety “Turchanka” has already become a favorite among many gardeners. Everyone praises it for its high yield and ease of care. She also attracts everyone with her beauty. No one remained indifferent!
