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Not always asparagus beans were as popular as in our time. But now almost everyone knows how useful it is. And since many are now trying to adhere to a proper and healthy diet, legumes are increasingly in demand. After all, at first glance, this is a simple plant, in no way inferior in its beneficial properties and the amount of protein to meat. Great protein replacement for vegetarians. It also contains a large number of trace elements and vitamins.
Used to prepare various dishes. Such beans can be fried, stewed, steamed, baked. And if you have time to freeze during the season, then you can eat it all year round.
Asparagus has adapted very well to our climate, and usually there are no problems with its cultivation, unlike its “relative” – asparagus. In addition to unpretentiousness to the conditions, it also does not require complex care. For this, gardeners in many countries love her.
Characteristics and description of the variety
One of the popular species 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 the beans will not only serve you as food, but also decorate your yard. The leaves are light green. The pods are slightly curved, flat. They do not have a 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. There are two colors – pink and green. The first beans are located at a height of 12 cm from the root.
Cultivation and care
You do not need to be a skilled gardener to cope with the cultivation of the Turkish variety. She is not at all whimsical and does not need any special care. Loose, non-acidic soil is best for asparagus beans. But in places with a lot of groundwater and moist soil, it should not be planted.
The soil where the beans will grow can be fertilized with potassium chloride and organic fertilizers in the fall. Digging should also be done in the fall.
The time for planting seeds in open ground is the end of May, the beginning of June. The air temperature by that time should reach at least +15 ° C. The day before planting, the seeds should be soaked. The soil must 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 each, so that later you leave a stronger one.
Within 2 weeks after planting, the first sprouts will appear. “Turkishka” grows and curls very quickly. For convenience, you can use a grid or other supports so that the beans do not creep along the ground. You don’t need to water the beans often. One watering for 7-10 days is enough.
Often, asparagus beans “Turchanka” are planted for decorative purposes and to create shady corners. In this case, the plant should be watered more often, since more moisture is required for the development of the leaves.
This variety has high disease resistance, especially to anthracnose and bacteriosis, which most often affect garden plants.
Harvesting
To make the beans tasty, you need to collect them in time until the seeds become hard. You can start harvesting as early as 2 months after planting. But the main advantage is that the beans continue to bear fruit for a very long time. After each collection, new pods will grow on it. From 1m2 you can collect up to 5 kg of beans.
Fresh asparagus beans do not store for a long time. The best storage option is freezing. To do this, the beans need to be cut into pieces convenient for you and placed in the freezer.
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To summarize
As you can see, growing green beans is easy. And the results will surely surprise you. Variety “Turchanka” has already fallen in love with many gardeners. Everyone praises her for her high productivity and unpretentiousness in care. She also attracts everyone with her beauty. Nobody remained indifferent!