Dwarf French Bean Slenderette

Description

Dwarf French Bean Slenderette

Dwarf French Bean Slenderette. A modern main-crop dwarf French bean pencil pod variety producing long dark slim almost glossy pods of outstanding flavor. One of the most productive varieties available over a long season with good disease resistance. No support is needed.

Cultivation Advice 

• Time to harvest: 7-10 weeks
• Germination time: 7-14 days
• Planting Depth: 2 inch
• Spacing, Row: 18 inches
• Spacing, Seeds: 4-6 inches
• Light: Sunny Location
• For an early crop sow in warmth in mid spring 6 weeks before the last expected frost in your area.
• Sow seeds individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 18-21C (65-70F).
• Otherwise sow outdoors 4-6 in between seeds when the soil has warmed during late spring after all danger of frost as they are sensitive to low soil temperatures.
• Keep weed free and protect from pests whilst young.
• Plants do not require support.
• Harvest as pods are ripe, the plants should continue to flower if picked steadily.