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If you plant beans once and expect a long harvest, you’ll usually get a short burst followed by a gap. After more than 30 years growing vegetables in Sonoma Valley—especially in raised beds and warm-season rotations—I’ve found that beans respond better to timing than intensity. 👉 The secret to high bean yields is not planting…
Lima beans are tender annuals grown for their flat, crescent-oval-shaped seeds. There are two types of lima beans: bush and pole or vine varieties. Bush types grow to about 2 feet tall (.6m) and tend to have smaller seeds; they bear more quickly than pole lima bean varieties. Pole lima beans have large seeds and…
Chickpeas can be boiled, sauteed, roasted, and baked. They can be added to stews and turned into hummus. Chickpeas can be used in appetizers, mixed salads, and soups. The nutty flavor and creamy texture of the chickpea make it a robust and hearty addition to many dishes. The chickpea is a staple in cookery throughout…
I’ve grown beans in my garden for years, experimenting with different varieties to find the best flavors, yields, and growing conditions. Beans are legumes, meaning their seeds or pods are edible, but they aren’t classified as peas or lentils (which are also legumes). If you’ve ever split open a bean pod, you’ve likely noticed the…
snap beans growing guide
Through hands-on experience in my home garden,, I’ve learned that timing the harvest just right makes all the difference in flavor and texture. Whether you’re picking crisp bush beans or tender pole beans, harvesting at the peak of freshness ensures the best taste. When picked young and firm, snap beans are sweet, juicy, and perfect…
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