Vegetable bean variety Rachel is a bush plant 40-50 cm high with green leaves and medium-sized white flowers. The pods of this variety are straight, 15-17 cm long, green, without a parchment layer and fiber, which ensures their sweet taste and excellent taste quality after culinary processing. The bean seeds are white, round or elliptical, with light venation. The mass of 1000 seeds is about 246-248 g, and the mass of 100 pods varies from 410 to 590 g. The height of attachment of the lower pods is within 18-24 cm, which facilitates harvest collection.
Variety Rachel is characterized by high marketable yield, reaching 1.0-1.2 kg per square meter, and is well suited for use in cooking, canning, and freezing. It is resistant to drought, low temperatures, and waterlogging, as well as resistant to anthracnose, which makes it a reliable choice for growing in various climatic conditions. The recommended sowing scheme is 40×10 cm, and the sowing dates are from May 14 to June 1, with harvest from August 1 to 20.
For successful cultivation of Rachel bean, it is recommended to apply a complex of agronomic measures, including soil preparation with the addition of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, plowing, harrowing, and cultivation. Sowing is carried out to a depth of 3-4 cm with a density of about 400 thousand seeds per hectare. During the vegetation period, top dressing with potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen fertilizers is carried out, taking into account the maintenance of optimal soil moisture capacity. Weed control measures and drip irrigation are also important, which contributes to the formation of high-quality yield.
