Dry edible beans, or field beans, come in a wide variety of market classes, including kidney bean, navy bean, pinto bean, and black bean. These beans, although differing in the size and coloring of the seed, are all just different types of a single species, Phaseolus vulgaris L. Originally domesticated in Central and South America [...]
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The bean is a tender, warm season vegetable that ranks second to tomato in popularity in home gardens. Green bush beans were formerly called “string beans” because fiber developed along the seams of the pods. Plant breeders have reduced these fibers through selection and green beans are now referred to as “snap beans.” Green beans [...] Q&A: Propagating Ornamental Sweet Potatoes Question: This summer I grew several ornamental sweet potato vines in containers. I’ve replaced them with fall annuals, and now have a couple of beautiful, large potatoes. Can I save them for next year? How do I propagate more plants from them? Answer: A freshly harvested sweet potato has a [...] Cauliflower is part of the cabbage family along with broccoli, turnips, and brussels sprouts. Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea, Botrytis group) is also called “heading broccoli”. It is a type of cabbage that originated in southern Europe. For many gardeners, cauliflower is one of the most temperamental crops to grow in the vegetable garden. Unlike broccoli which [...] |
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