Lima beans can be grown successfully in containers, but after years of testing bush and pole types on my patio and in raised-bed-adjacent pots, I’ve learned that container success depends on three things: using a large enough pot, giving the plants strong support, and choosing a warm, fast-draining soil mix. When all three come together,…
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are a versatile, nutrient-rich legume, and selecting the right variety can make all the difference in flavor, yield, and adaptability to your garden conditions. After decades of growing chickpeas in raised beds, wide-row plantings, and containers, I’ve tested numerous varieties and observed which thrive in cool-season Mediterranean climates versus warmer or short-season…
Southern peas—also called cowpeas, field peas, or black-eyed peas—are one of the easiest warm-season legumes to grow, and they adapt surprisingly well to containers. I’ve grown them in raised beds, half-barrels, and even 5-gallon nursery pots when space was tight. As long as they get heat, sun, and a loose, well-drained growing mix, they’ll reward…
Lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) respond best to steady, even moisture and light, well-timed feeding. After growing limas in raised beds, mounded rows, and large containers for many seasons, I’ve learned that the right water-and-fertility balance determines whether plants deliver big yields or struggle with slow growth and empty pods. Here’s how to get it right…
Chickpeas are traditionally grown in warm, dry conditions, but with the right varieties and techniques, gardeners in cooler climates can still enjoy a productive harvest. After decades of growing chickpeas in raised beds and cool Mediterranean-like regions, I’ve learned that choosing short-season varieties and timing planting correctly are key to success. This guide highlights the…
Southern peas—also known as cowpeas or black-eyed peas—are among the most heat-tolerant, drought-resilient legumes you can grow. But even though they’re tough plants, proper watering and light fertilizing make a dramatic difference in vine vigor, pod set, and total yield. After growing southern peas for decades in hot, dry climates, I’ve learned that “just enough”…
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