Put in place at planting and remove before temperatures get too hot in midsummer. Row covers may be useful on small plantings to help protect plants from early damage. Check for evidence of natural enemies such as grey-brown or bloated parasitized aphids and the presence of alligator-like larvae of lady beetles and lacewings.Ĭabbageworms – Handpick and destroy. Wash off with water occasionally as needed early in the day. Damage causes wilting early on, death of plants a little later on.Ĭabbage aphids – A hard stream of water can be used to remove aphids from plants.
Larvae tunnel in and feed on roots of plants. Control weeds.Ĭabbage root maggot – White maggots (larvae) attack all plants of the cabbage family. Sprinkle broken eggshells around plants to deter slugs and snails.įlea beetles – Use row covers to help protect plants from early damage.
It only needs to be watered 3 times in the week, it germinates in. Magic Sword beans (canavalia beans) can grow pods 12-18 Long that look like dangling swords These plants are easy to care for and can be transplanted to a. Soil temperatures should be at least 60 degrees for germination. It comes with instructions on the can, First open the Can, search for the magic seed, then put seed back in the Can (1cm deep). Directions: Direct seed outdoors after last frost. The central pod with the word or image will fall off at this stage. Each little magic bean comes with a message. Seeds grown by Fellowship Farms in Paul, Idaho. You can then replant your magic beans if you wish. The beans will continue to grow into a green, leafy plant which will eventually outgrow its tin.Once the outside white ‘skin’ of the central pod becomes loose you can gently pull it off revealing the green pod underneath.When the beans begin to sprout you can then just water the soil and roots.Dampen your beans and soil each day being careful not to over water.If your house isn’t particularly sunny, you can take them outside for a sunbathe, but remember to bring them back in after a couple of hours each day. Pop the tin on the windowsill in a friendly, sunny spot.Dampen the soil and beans without flooding your tin.(Hint: Plant two or more beans so that if one does not grow, youll still. Keep the beans on the top of the soil though, don’t bury them. Even to adults, the process of planting a small seed that (with some love and. In ancient times the seeds were thought to possess magic properties and were used in rites and rituals. Pop beans on top of the soil pushing the bottom slightly into the soil so when the bean begins to sprout it can send down roots. Magic Bean Kaattuthambattan Beach Bean A perennial climber that grows very fast with dark green leaves accented by pi-purple sweet pea shaped flowers producing the loveliest of scents.