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Astragalus propinquus

SpeciesAstragalus mongholicus

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Typeperennial herb

“Chinese: huang chi, huang qi) is a medicinal perennial herb” — How to germinate Astragalus propinquus / Astragalus membranaceus / Phaca membranacea — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Waterconsistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation

from Fabaceae · “Snap beans need consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Spacing6–8 in

from Fabaceae · “Bush types are seeded 2 - 4 inches in the row” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Height42–54 in

from Fabaceae · “Bush beans grow into compact plants about 1 to 2 feet tall” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Start indoors6–8 weeks before last frost

“Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost” — How to germinate Astragalus propinquus / Astragalus membranaceus / Phaca membranacea — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Ready whentender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety

from Fabaceae · “Harvest when pods are tender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Edible partsstraight from the pod

from Fabaceae · “Fresh beans can be eaten straight from the pod (think green beans)” — 29 Types of Beans Every Home Cook Should Know In 2026

Companions

“inoculate with Mesorhizobium-containing legume bacteria or mycorrhizal fungi” — How to germinate Astragalus propinquus / Astragalus membranaceus / Phaca membranacea — Quinta dos Ouriques University

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