(Phaseolus vulgaris)
An early cropping variety with long, flat, stringless pods that grow up to 25cm long. Resistant to mosaic virus and anthracnose. Pick regularly to encourage further cropping.
When to plant: Spring to Summer.
How to grow: Sow Spring and Summer, all year round in warm northern 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. Plant in 1-3m (3-10) rows and remove weeds regularly. Keep the roots cool a mulch of garden compost will help considerably. Water well in dry weather. Support with canes, netting or bean frames. Grown as ground beans they dont require any support, but their size should be contained by regularly pinching out growing tips when shoots are 20-30cm (8-12) long. Seedlings emerge 7-10 days.
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Harvest: 10 weeks.
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