The Fabaceae Family Vegetables
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One of our “bite size” learning videos. Did you know the following about Fabaceae family vegetables?
1. The Fabaceae family vegetables includes peas, fava beans, runner beans, green beans, lima beans, soybeans, and peanuts.
2. The Fabaceae family was formerly known as Leguminosae.
3. Fabaceae have the ability to fix nitrogen in their roots.
4. At least 1/4th of your planting area should be planted with Fabaceae each year to naturally boost nitrogen levels.
5. Fabaceae can be planted as a green manure.
6. Alfalfa, clover, and vetch are Fabaceae members which are good green manure plants.
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