Bush Beans were underwhelming and didn’t last. Work on the soil in the perimeter beds for next year. Some seedlings clipped off by wildlife, covered with cages a bit late. Dragon Tongue did best, new purple and green varieties did poorly. Soil test shows deficiencies.
Fava Beans did well with decent harvest, but got aphids this year. Saved seed.
Lima Beans planted in terrible spot. Germinated well, but needed a dose of fertilizer (which is highly unusual) to bring back color mid-season. Harvest was underwhelming. Soil test shows deficiencies.
Peas Spring planting germination wasn’t as good as usual, but plants were productive, especially snow type (buy from that supplier again). Fall planting was a bust again, only a few tiny plants. Probably give up and grow something else in that space.
Pole Beans had many problems, resulting in meager harvests. Germination on Kentucky Blue was poor, Trionfo Violetto germinated well but failed to thrive, Garden of Eden seed didn’t arrive in time to plant. Tried planting black eyed peas but none germinated. Soil was tested at end of season and is likely responsible. Work on soil in perimeter beds.
Runner Beans germinated well but were stunted and not productive, probably because they’ve been planted in the same place 3 years running. Move to pea trellis or cycle them out next year.
Shell (3 Sisters) Beans grew Good Mother Stallard and Succotash. Succotash had poor germination and reseeded. Consider trying new varieties?
Soybeans had a bad year. Poor germination despite new seed, plants were damaged by wildlife, none germinated in garden soil, plants didn’t thrive. Soil test shows deficiencies.
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