Today they try to grow beans everywhere in the garden plots. It has not only excellent taste and rich chemical composition, but is also used in dietary nutrition recommended for people suffering from metabolic disorders. Planting beans in the Moscow region is not unusual, the main thing is to correctly determine the timing and choose a successful variety. Even an inexperienced beginner can cope with the cultivation of legumes.

Bean varieties for the Moscow region

Breeders continue to work and bring new varieties of beans to the market, adapted for cultivation in almost all climatic zones. The Moscow region was no exception. The beans differ from each other not only in terms of ripening and taste, but also in the shape of the grains, their size and color. Some species are cultivated not only for a rich harvest, but also for decorative purposes.

The shape of the bean bush is curly or bush. Curly is often used as an ornamental plant to create hedges, fences and outbuildings. The length of its lashes reaches 5 meters. Also, for the cultivation of such varieties, they put trellises, similar to those that are adapted for growing cucumbers. It will be convenient to take care of the plant, and harvesting will not cause any difficulties.

Bean bush

The bushy bean bush reaches a maximum height of 60 cm. The plant is unpretentious, characterized by early maturation of seeds. An excellent option for both summer cottages and vegetable gardens, and for professional farming.

In addition to the listed types, beans can also be green beans. The region of its growth may well become the Moscow region. It is subdivided into the following varieties:

  • ordinary;
  • black;
  • red;
  • white.

Most often, it is common beans that are planted. It can be found all over the world, fruits of this type are very popular in the preparation of culinary masterpieces. The pods grow in length from 6 to 20 cm, in shape they resemble a cylinder or a flattened shape. The nose of such a pod is distinguished by a pointed shape, and its color can be black, yellow or white.

Attention! Red beans contain toxic substances in their composition, therefore they cannot be consumed raw.

Red beans are often used in diet food. White varieties have increased nutritional value, therefore, are indispensable for people on diets. Sauces, side dishes are made from it, soups are cooked and even flour is made for making desserts. Black varieties are useful for those who suffer from diseases of the cardiovascular system, and also stimulate the brain. Due to its low calorie content, it is black beans that are most often used for dietary nutrition and body cleansing.

In the Moscow region, it is recommended to sow far from all varieties, but only those that differ in medium and early ripening periods. Of the ordinary species, Zhuravushka is suitable, reaching a height of 0.5 meters. Bluhilda is a vineyard with purple pods and medium ripening times. The length of the pods reaches 17 cm.

A very interesting variety, which is also cultivated in the Moscow region, is Flamingo. Its bob and pod have a variegated color, which gives the plant an unusual decorative appearance. The yield is very high. Blue Lake also shows good results.These are beans with green pods, up to 16 cm long. Beans with yellow enchantress pods are also popular.

In the Moscow region, asparagus beans are grown, which eat not only grains, but the entire pod. Most often, gardeners prefer these varieties:

  • Oil King;
  • Melody;
  • Crane;
  • Octave;
  • Fun;
  • Fantasy;
  • Riddle;
  • Rosinka and others.

Oil king

In shelling varieties, only grains are suitable for eating, but they are perfectly preserved throughout the winter and do not lose their beneficial properties. Recognized as the best:

  • Gribovskaya;
  • Chocolate girl;
  • Golden;
  • Swallow, etc.

Gardeners prefer to grow another type of beans - semi-sugar. Until its pods have reached the stage of technical ripeness, they can be eaten whole, and after ripening, only a grain is suitable for consumption. The most popular varieties have won:

  • Indiana;
  • Welt;
  • Second.

When to plant beans outdoors

When to plant beans in open ground in the Moscow region, so that the crop has time to ripen, but at the same time does not suffer from spring frosts? It is reliably known that this type of legume does not like low temperatures, therefore, it is impossible to rush to plant it. It is imperative to wait until the night frosts stop. For seeds to sprout, they need warmth.

Outdoor beans

Before planting beans in open ground in the Moscow region, it is recommended to cover the area for future beds with polyethylene. Thus, the soil will be able to warm up faster. So that the cellophane is not blown away by the wind, it is sprinkled with soil along the edges. The shelter should lie on the site for about 3 weeks. According to the reviews of gardeners, in the heated soil, the percentage of seed germination is 80%.

When to plant beans in the suburbs so as not to be left without a crop? As long-term practice shows, bush varieties are planted not earlier than the beginning of May, and curly ones - even later. If the weather conditions are unfavorable, then it is worth protecting the beds and providing them with shelter. At the time of planting, the soil should warm up to 12 ° C to a depth of about 10 cm.

How to plant asparagus beans

To grow a rich harvest, you need to properly prepare the planting material. The seed is carefully examined and discarded if it is damaged, shrunken, or showing signs of disease. After that, the grains are placed in water heated to 70 ° C and kept there for 10 minutes. To combat pathogens, it is recommended to keep the seeds in a weak solution of potassium permanganate or in a solution of boric acid. It is not necessary to germinate the beans before planting; they are distinguished by good germination without this procedure.

Black Eyed Peas

Not only seeds, but also the earth needs preliminary preparation. It is deeply dug up, and then well leveled. Vermicompost, ash or rotted manure is introduced into the depleted soil. As soon as the soil temperature reaches the desired values, they begin planting.

If it was decided to plant only germinated material, then only good seeds need to be selected, then lay them on a cloth napkin, moisten with water and put in a warm place. Moisten the napkin as needed. As soon as sprouts appear, you can plant the beans in open ground. The asparagus (leguminous) variety is planted according to the 20x50 cm scheme.The planting depth ranges from 2 to 5 cm.

Agricultural technology for growing beans

Beans, like any other garden crop, require some attention and care. Otherwise, not only yield is lost, but also taste. Taking care of the plant is easy, you just need to know some rules.

The culture is considered very moisture-loving, therefore it is required to water the beans regularly and abundantly.

Attention! You can not pour beans, so as not to provoke rotting of the roots and the appearance of fungal diseases.

It is necessary to constantly monitor that the soil is moist.Collected rainwater is preferred for irrigation. The frequency of irrigation directly depends on the climatic conditions established in the region. Before flowering, plants are watered at least once a week. During the flowering period, the frequency of irrigation is doubled. Water is poured into the aisles, trying not to get on the beans. It is recommended to carry out work in the morning.

Beans will not give the expected harvest if no additional feeding is made within the specified time. Reviews of gardeners indicate that you can do without these activities, but the harvest is poor, and its taste is noticeably deteriorating. The first feeding is applied a month after the appearance of the first shoots. When the soil is loosened, a complex mineral fertilizer is applied.

In drought conditions in summer, beans lack nitrogen, so an aqueous solution of poultry manure should be added. After 20 days after the first top dressing, wood ash must be added to the site. It is at this time that plants, in particular asparagus, require phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.

Soil loosening

From the moment of emergence, it is necessary to regularly loosen the soil in the area with beans. Thus, the earth will become light, and water and oxygen will penetrate well to the root system. The soil should be loosened very carefully so as not to injure the roots.

Curly varieties of beans are recommended to be planted near a fence, hedge, or to install a specially made trellis made of metal or wood. The plant shows increased resistance to the main types of diseases, and their appearance is often associated with improper crop care.

Beans are most often affected by such pests.:

  • slugs;
  • weevil;
  • cabbage scoop.

3 weeks after flowering, you can prepare for harvesting. You can determine the degree of readiness of the beans by their appearance.

Planting beans in the open field in the suburbs is not difficult. The culture is unpretentious, gives an excellent harvest, does not require much attention. In this case, beans are used not only in dietary nutrition, but also for medicinal purposes. The beans have a rich chemical composition and are of great nutritional value. Even an inexperienced beginner can grow such a culture on his site, and it takes up very little space. You can also use beans as an ornamental plant to decorate the site, which also pamper you with healthy beans.