Can you grow peanuts in Wisconsin
The peanut, a legume, grows reasonably well in southern and central Wisconsin, especially on lighter, well-drained, fertile soils. However, the state's growing season is generally too cool and too short for the fruits to reach full maturity thus, they probably won't store well. Seed peanuts around May 10 in rows 24 to 30 inches apart. Thin plants to 12 to 15 inches apart in the row. Harvest by lifting plants with fruits attached, then cure thoroughly in a dry, well-ventilated place. Remove...
What are some different bean cultivars
Romano bean. The 'Romano' bean is a flat-podded snap bean cultivar introduced from southern Europe. The original 'Romano' pole bean grows well in Wisconsin as does the 'Bush Romano.' This cultivar is especially noted for its good quality when frozen. Seed 'Romano' beans around May 10 in rows 24 to 30 inches apart with plants 2 to 3 inches apart in the row. Harvest when pods are well developed but still young and tender. Older pods are fibrous. Broad or Windsor bean. This bean is sometimes...
