#soldier beans

[geocyclist]

First decent fresh bean harvest! Tuscan (red), soldier (white with red spot), and I’m not sure what the small white beans on the right are. I’m getting more practice recognizing when it is appropriate to harvest for fresh shelled beans. After the pod turns from green to a yellow/white, and is very lumpy, it is ready. It’s too hot and humid this time of year to leave the pods on to dry completely for dry beans, so I definitely lost some pods already that formed closer to the ground.

[geocyclist]

Updated the string trellis to EMT after borrowing the correct size tubing bender from a friend. This one is about 13 feet long and we planted sugar snap peas, a variety of beans from Rancho Gordo, and two types of tomatoes.

To remember what was planted where, I made sure to take photos with the tape measure along the line under the trellis. Whenever we get a new roll for the label maker, we will label the tubing above the plant.

It was a great day to be outside, and the bearded irises are blooming! The pavers are a new addition as well and a big help to reach more area without having to step on the soil. I did also make sure to mark where each area of seeds were planted so I know where to water until germination.