Dwarf French Bean Slenderette
£1.29
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.
- Seed Count: 200
120 in stock
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 Dwarf French Bean Slenderette
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.