Beans

Scientific Name: Phaseolus Vulgaris

Cultivars (Variety): Blue Lake (pole), Anasazi (dry bush), Buttercrisp (bush wax), Kentucky Blue (bush)

Planting Dates:

Pole Beans

Area 1: April 15-May 1

Area 2: May 1-31

Area 3: May 1-June 30

Bush Beans

Area 1: April 15-May 1, July 15-August 15

Area 2: May 1-31, July 1-31

Area 3: May 1-July 15

Lima Beans

Area 1: April 15-August 1

Area 2: May 1-July 15

Area 3: May 15-June 15

Harvest Guidelines: Full-sized pods, beans about 1/4 of their mature size, before constrictions in the pod are evident.

Common Diseases/Disorders in NM: Aphids, Mexican Bean Beetles, Japanese Beetles, White Mold, Mosaic Viruses.

Plant Characteristics: Pole beans are straight, stringless, and usually smooth with dark green bean pods that are round, tender and 6-7 inches long; heavy yielding.