These expert gestures that make all the difference – Episode 3
05.22.2026
Red beans: a crop that prepares and enriches the soil
🎥 In agriculture, some crops produce, while others prepare and restore the soil. The red bean, a legume, does both.
🌱 Planted in June, it plays a role in the long term: crop rotation and soil conservation for future plantings.
Beyond its harvest, the red bean has a discreet yet essential role in maintaining soil health.
How legumes naturally enrich the soil with nitrogen
Legumes have the unique ability to naturally capture nitrogen from the air and return it to the soil.
Some of this nitrogen remains available for subsequent crops.
In other words, the bean works not only for itself, but also for what comes after.
A key lever for sustainable agriculture and living soils
🌎 This agronomic role makes legumes a valuable crop in sustainable agricultural systems.
They help limit the use of mineral nitrogen, enrich the soil, and promote more self-sustaining balances.
At Bonduelle, more than 40% of our planted acreage consists of legumes.
They are an integral part of our expertise and enable our partner growers to reduce their farms’ carbon footprint.
Preparing the soil today to produce better tomorrow
Because a product’s quality isn’t determined solely by the harvest,
but also by how the soil is prepared for the seasons to come.
See the expert gesture in action
🎥 Some gestures are better shown than explained.
Discover how red beans contribute to soil fertility and sustainable farming practices.