Popular varieties of beans

Today, a large number of bean varieties are known. They differ primarily in ripening time and conditions. This article will tell you what other characteristics are worth paying attention to and which varieties grow best in different regions of the country.

Early

Early bean varieties include plants that ripen within 65-70 days after the emergence of shoots.

The following varieties are the most common in our country.

Anna

The main characteristics of this variety:

• the height of plants can exceed 1 meter;
• the beans are large, the weight of 1000 pieces is about 900 g;
• the fruits have a delicate green color;
• The yield is 300 g/1 square meter.

Ripens in 65 days.

Leader

Described characteristics:

• the plant is straight, tall, can reach 1 meter;
• the fruits are fleshy, light green in color;
• is distinguished by its high protein content;
• Resistant to cold climates.

The ripening period of the variety is 70 days.

Consumption of beans of this variety is beneficial for diseases of the liver, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract.

Summer resident

Plant qualities:

• exceed 1 m in height;
• the beans are white in color and quite large in size;
• have high nutritional value;
• tolerate low temperatures well.

It should take about 70 days from the emergence of shoots to harvest.

The optimal temperature for growing the variety is approximately 20 degrees.

Bobchinskys

Please note:

• low growth of plants, it reaches only 60 cm;
• black-purple color of ripe beans;
• high yield, which can be up to 1.5 kg/1 square meter;
• high nutritional value of fruits.

The maturation period is approximately 60 days.

Mid-early

This category includes all varieties of beans that mature within 72-85 days.

Royal Harvest

Description of the variety:

• the height of plants can be up to 90 cm;
• the pods are long, about 35 cm;
• Each pod contains approximately 8 large beans;
• The fruits are valued for their good taste.

The variety ripens within 85 days.

It is recommended to sow in mid-spring.

Karmazin

Parameters:

• plants reach 1 m in height;
• one pod, 12 cm long, can contain 3-5 beans;
• the fruits have a soft pink color;
• not subject to cracking.

It takes at least 75 days to mature.

Amber

Characteristics inherent to plants:

• each pod can contain up to 5 beans;
• the weight of 1000 fruits reaches about 500 g;
• Suitable for growing in cold climates;
• resistant to many known diseases.

The ripening period is, on average, 80 days.

Yankel Bialy

Traits:

• the height of plants can exceed 1 m;
• the pods are curved and green in color;
• fruits are light with a beige tint;
• It is highly resistant to low temperatures and most diseases.

Ripens in about 85 days.

Mid-season

Beans of this type tend to mature over a period of approximately 86-100 days. These include the following varieties.

Virovskys

The following qualities are distinguished:

• the height of plants reaches 90 cm;
• pods up to 9 cm long and contain up to 5 beans;
• the fruits have a soft yellow color;
• resistant to most common diseases.

Ripening occurs in 90 days.

Velena

It is necessary to pay attention to:

• plants that reach 1 m in height;
• pods are 12 cm long and contain up to 4 beans;
• round shape and soft beige color of ripe fruits;
• yield of 1.5 kg/1 square meter.

The variety fully ripens in 90 days.

Belarusians

It is the most popular variety and has the following characteristics:

• the height of plants does not exceed 1 m;
• the pods are 12 cm long, each containing approximately 5 beans;
• the color of the fruits is soft green, becoming brownish over time;
• is distinguished by its high protein content.

Full ripening occurs 90 days after emergence.

Optics

The description includes the following parameters:

• plants typically reach a height of no more than 1 m;
• pod up to 12 cm long, with 3-4 fruits inside;
• the color of ripe fruits is milky beige;
• Resistant to cold climates.

It takes at least 90 days from sunrise to harvest.

Late

Plants of this variety require 100 days or more to fully mature. There are three popular varieties.

Three times white

Characteristics that are inherent to this variety:

• the height of plants exceeds 1 m;
• the pods are quite long, about 15 cm, and there can be up to 4 large beans inside;
• the fruits are oval in shape and delicate white in color;
• resistant to cold and many diseases.

It takes about 105-110 days to fully mature.

Windsor Whites

Notable qualities:

• plants can be from 80 to 120 cm in height;
• the pod contains no more than 3 beans;
• the fruits are large and have a greenish tint;
• beans contain large amounts of vitamins A and C;
• tolerate frost well;
• The yield is about 1.8 kg/1 square meter.

The ripening period is, on average, 115 days.

Brown

The variety has the following characteristics:

• the height of the plant stem can exceed 120 cm;
• the pods are about 7 cm long, each containing 3-4 beans;
• the fruits are light brown in color and darken over time;
• the weight of 1000 beans reaches 400 g;
• moderately resistant to diseases.

Ripening occurs in 120 days.

Varieties for different regions

The varieties are conventionally divided into 2 classes, which we will consider below.

Northern

These include early-ripening varieties that require little care and can thrive in lower temperatures.

This class includes Russian black. Among the characteristics of the variety:

• plant height is approximately 1 m;
• pod length 12 cm;
• the weight of 1000 fruits is more than 1 kg;
• Mature beans are dark purple in color;
• resistant to lodging.

Full ripening occurs 70 days after emergence.

You can learn more about growing and benefiting from the Russian Black variety by watching the video below:

Western European

The varieties are intended for cultivation in areas with hot and dry climates.

A striking representative is Aushra. Description of the presented variety:

• plants grow upright, reaching 1 m in height;
• the pod is 8 cm long and contains up to 4 beans;
• not subject to cracking;
• resistant to many common diseases.

The ripening period is 120 days. This bean variety is used for fodder.

New selections

Recently, several new varieties have appeared that have already become widespread.

White pearl

Parameters:

• the height of the stem varies from 60 cm to 1 m;
• pods up to 12 cm long, containing 5 beans;
• the color of ripe fruits is soft yellow;
• contain a large amount of healthy protein.

It takes 100 days for the variety to fully ripen.

Pink flamingo

Pay attention to:

• small plant height, which does not exceed 60 cm;
• the length of the pods is 8 cm;
• pleasant creamy-pink color of fruits;
• resistance to cracking.

The maturation period is 60 days.

Patio

It is described using the following characteristics:

• the height of the plants is small, only 40 cm, they are perfect for growing at home;
• the fruits contain a large amount of iron and calcium;
• resistant to low temperatures.

Ripening occurs in 60 days.

To select the right bean variety for growing, you must first consider the plant's growing season. You should also evaluate its hardiness and suitability for growing in your region's climate. Only a responsible approach to selection will help you grow a productive and healthy variety.

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