DWARF FRENCH BEAN AMETHYST SEEDS

Stock Code: 694151

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Descriptions

Climbing French Bean seeds "Yard Long" is a type of Oriental bean, also known as Asparagus Bean. It has a vigorous climbing habit reaching a height of 2.5 metres. As the name would suggest the pods are very long, (up to 45cm) round, thin and stringless; as well as being very tasty! This variety can be grown outside but thrives best in large poly tunnels or glasshouses. Climbing beans such as this variety should be supported in much the same way as runner beans would be.

This family of beans is frost tender and cannot be sown until the weather has warmed up.

Product Part Number: 30226

Pack Size: 40 Seeds

When to Sow 'Amethyst Dwarf' Bean Seeds

April to June.

Where to Sow

Early sowings can be made under glass at a temperature of 16 degrees celcius, sow into 8cm (3") pots or modular trays filled with seed sowing compost. Outside sowings can be made from May onwards into the growing site 5cm (2") deep. Sow 2-3 seeds every 20cm (8") apart with rows spaced 45cm (18") apart.

What to do next

Seedlings sown under glass should be gradually hardened off before planting outside to the above spacing in late May once all risk of frost has passed. Direct sown seedlings can be thinned out as required. Water regularly during dry weather.

Maturity

July to September.

Handy Tip

Sow small amounts at regular intervals to ensure a continuous supply of beans throughout the season. The purple beans turn green when cooked.