🌱 Planting Guide:
Grow your own little black-and-white gems!
📍 Location:
Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Calypso beans are bush-type beans, so they don’t need trellising.
🗓️ When to Plant:
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Direct sow after your last frost when soil temps are at least 60°F (16°C)
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Beans don’t like cold, soggy soil — wait for warmth!
🌱 How to Plant:
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Spacing: 1–1.5" deep, 3–4" apart in rows 18–24" apart
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Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy until seedlings emerge (in 7–10 days)
🌿 Growing Tips:
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Don’t over-fertilize — beans make their own nitrogen!
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Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
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Avoid handling plants when wet to prevent disease
🫘 Harvest:
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For dry beans, let pods fully mature on the plant until they’re brown and papery
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Pick and shell when pods are brittle, then dry beans completely before storing
⏳ Days to Maturity:
80–90 days for dry beans
🧺 Storage Tip:
Store completely dried beans in a cool, dark, airtight container — they can last for years!
Perfect for heirloom lovers, winter pantry fillers, and eye-catching meals!
