Results of runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.) yield obtained in intercropping system

Abstract

This paper presents the influence of the calendaristic establishment date on the yield (dry seeds) of runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.) cultivated in intercropping system, respectively intercropping with common maize, intercropping with sunflower and intercropping with Jerusalem artichoke, in three distinct calendaristic dates of establishment: 1.05, 15.05, 30.05. In order to achieve this goal, we intended to find out in which date the highest yield is obtained, by comparing the variants with each other. The crop establishment was performed by direct sowing in the field. The results revealed significant differences between the studied variants. The date in which the highest yields were achieved was 15.05. The variant which obtained the highest yield was the one where runner bean was interleaved with sunflower.