Soil nitrogen levels should be low such that excessive vegetative growth is not encouraged. Heavy soils can produce good bean yields as long as rainfall is not excessive so as to cause drowning out of the crop. Also, harvest may be more difficult than from sandy soils under wet fall conditions. Beans are harvested from mid September to late October. They are dried and then marketed on a year round basis.
Most beans produced in the Atlantic area are of the large seeded type.
These find markets at roadside stands and are also delivered to wholesalers. Many processing and export markets are possible if economics show we can be competitive. Good source of protein, energy, calcium, iron, folic acid and vitamin E, as well as other nutrients to the diet. The protein value of beans is enhanced when beans are consumed with other foods such as whole grains. Crop Establishment Obtain certified seed, although in many cases certified seed is not available, especially for the large seed cultivars.