vegetable variety in zone 5a
Dragon's Tongue bush bean in zone 5a
Dragon's Tongue · Phaseolus vulgaris
- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Days to harvest
- 50 to 70
The verdict
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About Dragon's Tongue
Crisp, sweet, complex; cream-colored pods striped with purple, fading when cooked. Fresh, blanched, also as shell bean (cranberry-style). Productive heritage variety.
Critical timing for zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
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Dragon's Tongue in adjacent zones
Other bush bean varieties for zone 5a
- Provider
Crisp, mild, classic snap-bean flavor; round green pods. Fresh, freezing, canning. Bred for cool-soil germinat…
- Roma II
Tender, meaty, classic Italian-flat bean flavor; flat green Romano-style pods. Fresh, sauteing, canning. Produ…
- Royal Burgundy
Crisp, sweet, deep purple pods that turn green when cooked; novelty fresh bean. Fresh, blanched, salads. Produ…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Dragon's Tongue bush bean grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Dragon's Tongue is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 7b, which includes zone 5a.
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Image: "Ayocote", by Itzel Flores, via iNaturalist, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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