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(b) Climbing beans (indeterminate)
These are common beans that grow tall and keep growing and produce pods
over an extended period of time (Figure 5.2(b)). Their pods develop and ripen
at different times. They need support, such as stakes or trellises, for better
performance. Climbing beans give more beans per plant than the bush type. They
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are suitable for small gardens where space/land is limited. Examples of climbing
bean varieties grown in Tanzania include Lyamungo 85 and Uyole 96.

Figure 5.2 (b): Example of climbing beans
(c) Semi-climbing beans (semi-indeterminate)
These are common beans with growth habits between bush and climbing beans
(Figure 5.2 (c)). They need some support, but not as much as climbing beans.
They produce more than bush beans but are easier to manage than climbing
beans. They give a balance between good yield and easy care. This type of bean
is a good choice for a producer with limited land who wishes to maximise the
crop yields. Example of semi-climbing bean varieties grown in Tanzania include
“Selian 97” which grows well in most common bean-growing areas.

Figure 5.2 (c): Example of semi-climbing bean

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