What causes garden beans to become tough, stringy and fibrous?
A. This problem is commonly caused by high temperatures when the pods are forming. Low fertility and inadequate moisture can also contribute to this condition. To produce pods of high quality and flavor, plant beans when they will mature before temperatures become excessively hot. 5. Q. Can I save seeds from this year’s bean crop for next season’s garden? A. Since beans are self-pollinated, they will breed true from one year to the next. However, certain diseases can be seed borne and may appear in next year’s garden if you plant seed from the previous garden. 6. Q. Can mung beans be grown in Texas gardens? A. Yes. Seeds of the mung bean are the source of bean sprouts, an ingredient in many popular Chinese dishes. Plant them after all danger of frost in rows 3 feet apart with plants 3 to 4 inches apart in the row. The pods are ready to harvest when they are fully mature and dark brown in color. The pods will mature over a long time. The seeds should be removed and germinated under clea
