Field Beans Line

Field Beans are particularly good on heavy soils and their deep roots are not only able to penetrate & break up the soil but fix nitrogen too. Its foliage will add some organic matter to the soil but to help suppress weeds further it is often sown with grazing rye.

Are field beans good for diabetics?
Beans are a diabetes super food, meaning they are good for your health and they have diabetes-specific benefits. They are a low-glycemic ingredient and are high in protein and fiber.

What are the health benefits of field beans?
The combination of fiber, potassium and antioxidants in field beans can contribute to heart health. These nutrients may help lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels and support overall cardiovascular function.

Beans on blood sugar:
High-fiber foods, including beans, can reduce the impact of high-GI foods on blood sugar levels. This is because fiber slows down the digestive process, which helps keep blood sugar levels stable for longer.

Field Beans are an overwintering green manure and are generally winter hardy. They germinate well in colder weather from September-November. Field Beans are particularly good on heavy soils and their deep roots are not only able to penetrate & break up the soil but fix nitrogen too.

How to grow field beans
Sow field beans 2cm deep and 10cm apart, in rows 15cm apart. Field beans will establish quickly. They are excellent nitrogen fixers, but make sure you cut them down before they start growing actual beans, as this takes the nitrogen away.

Incorporating field beans into your soil
Cut down or hoe off the leaves of your field beans before digging in the whole plants four weeks before the soil is needed for your next crop and before flowering, which happens when the plants are about 30-45cm tall.

Tips on growing field beans
If you are following a crop rotation system, field beans should be grown in the same area as other legume plants.