skip to main content

Beans, Peas & Legumes

Would appreciate your thoughts

12 years ago

Hello, all. I love this forum and read it regularly. All the wonderfully named varieties fascinate me, and tempt me to join the Seed Savers Exchange if I thought I would ever have anything to trade...

Anyway, this is my list of beans that I plan to grow this year. None are unusual, all are easily available, but most are new to me. I don't have enough space for all, or at least not much of all. Do you see any that you know to be not worth the space required? I appreciate your input.

Fortex Pole*

Red Noodle

Louisiana Purple Pod Pole*

Contender

Roma Bush

Rattlesnake Pole

McCaslan Pole

Pigott Family Cowpea

*Zipper Cream Cowpea

Top Pick Cowpea

* I have grown these and love them.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (3)

deanriowa
12 years ago
Looks like a good list to me. If I had to replace one item I would replace Contender with Empress, but that is my personal preference, as I know many people who like Contender. I really like Rattlesnake and Red Noodle is a good one if you like using them in some Asian recipes.

Good luck and report back upon your results.

Dean
Donna
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you, Dean. I appreciate your comments. I am looking forward to my summer experiment, which by today's mid sixty weather could be ready to begin by mid February! :)
Related Professionals
Fillmore Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Fitchburg Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Cupertino Landscape Contractors · Dallas Landscape Contractors · North Canton Landscape Contractors · South Hackensack Landscape Contractors · Tustin Landscape Contractors · Bensenville Landscape Contractors · Cave Spring Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Crystal Lake Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Fort Collins Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Jackson Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Randallstown Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Salisbury Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Wheaton Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures
deanriowa
12 years ago
Good Luck with your plantings.

I wish I had your weather, my planting will not start til end of May :(

Dean

Related Stories

LIFE 9 Ways to Appreciate Your House Just as It Is

By Laura Gaskill

Look on the bright side — or that soothingly dark corner — to feel genuine gratitude for all the comforts of your home

CHRISTMAS 10 Thoughtful and Thrifty Christmas Table Touches

By Eclectic Creative

If you’re after some affordable decorative touches to add to your holiday table this year, here are a few ideas to inspire you

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 9 Ideas for Thoughtful Gardening in 2014

By Annie Thornton

Start the year with a new way of thinking about your yard. Does one of these garden experiences sound good to you?

SMALL HOMES Houzz Tour: Thoughtful Design Works Its Magic in a Narrow London Home

By Cathy Rebecca

Determination and small-space design maneuvers create a bright three-story home in London

HOUZZ TOURS My Houzz: Thoughtful Updates to an Outdated 1900s Home

By Danielle Sykes

Handmade art and DIY touches bring a modern touch to a classic Boston-area home

ENTERTAINING 20 Fabulously Thoughtful Host Gifts

By Becky Harris

Convey your gratitude (and maybe earn repeat invitations) with these useful gifts that show your host you care

CONTEMPORARY HOMES My Houzz: Living Simply and Thoughtfully in Northern California

By Hoi Ning Wong

Togetherness and an earth-friendly home are high priorities for a Palo Alto family

CRAFTSMAN DESIGN Houzz Tour: Thoughtful Renovation Suits Home's Craftsman Neighborhood

By Becky Harris

A reconfigured floor plan opens up the downstairs in this Atlanta house, while a new second story adds a private oasis

KITCHEN DESIGN How to Choose the Right Depth for Your Kitchen Sink

By Jennifer Ott Design

Avoid an achy back, a sore neck and messy countertops with a sink depth that works for you

ENTERTAINING 10 Ways to Get Your Guest Room Ready for the Holidays

By Michelle Gage | Interior Designer

Visitors will appreciate your thoughtfulness, whether you show it with fresh flowers or new wallpaper

Sponsored