Bush Bean/Fagiolo Nano
Bush beans are generally sown from late May-early July.
It is advisable to have soil temperatures above 60°F to
ensure better
germination.
901 Fire Tongue/Borlotto Lingua di Fuoco
903 Marconi (Black Seed)/Marconi (Seme Nero)
Pole Bean/Fagiolo Rampicante
Pole
beans allow you to grow many beans with limited
space. As their name indicates pole beans grow vertically
upwards. They can be sown along fences, trellises, or
poles. They are best sown directly outdoors when daytime
temperatures are consistently above 70°F and prefer
temperate-hot climates.
908 Borlotto Fiamma or Stregonta
909 Fire Tongue/Borlotto Sanguigno
912 Royal Burgundy/Trionfo Violetto
913 Supermarconi (Black)/Supermarconi (Neri)
914 Supermarconi (White)/Supermarconi (Bianchi)
915 Venice Marvel/Meraviglia di Venezia
Peas/Piselli
Peas
are a cool weather crop and are generally sown
from late March to mid May.
Peas will germinate best when soil temperatures range
between 50-60°F and when
moisture is generous.
Peas thrive in rich, sandy soil that is not too high in nitrogen.
Clay loam can delay germination by 3-5 days.
917 Bush Pea/Pisello Nano: Rondo