Dwarf Bean Top Crop
Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Suitable for eating fresh or freezing. Abundance of delicious medium sized beans. Picking regularly will increase productivity. The pods are ready to harvest when they snap crisply when bent.
*Early maturing variety
* High quality, stringless beans
* Resistant to Common Bean Mosaic virus
Plant Height: 50-60cm
How To Grow | Sow Spring and Summer, all year round in warm areas, 25mm (1”) deep in damp soil – avoid watering for a day or two afterwards. Sow 10-15cm (4-6”) apart, allowing 50- 60cm (20-24”) between rows. Ensure the danger of frosts has passed, and protect plants from wind. Water and mulch well during hot and dry weather, and spray flowers with a fine mist of water as this can help the pods to set. Seedlings emerge 7-10 days. |
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When To Plant | South Island: Jan, Nov, Dec North Island: Jan, Oct, Nov, Dec |
Harvest | 8-9 weeks |
When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Summer |
Soil Type | well drained |
Important Note | These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour. |
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If you are not completely satisfied with these seeds Mr. Fothergill's will gladly replace them for free. Performance subject to growing conditions.
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