heavy crops of short but well filled pods that each contain 4-5 white beans that are bursting with flavour and early to crop from spring sowings.
Sowing Guide - Indoors: Sow indoors 2.5cm (1”) deep into individual pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 23cm (9”) apart.
Sowing Guide - Outdoors: Sow outdoors where they are to crop, 5cm (2”) deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. To make best use of space sow seeds 23cm (9”) apart in a wide row, in a zig zag pattern leaving a space of 60cm (2’) between each row. Seedlings usually appear in 10-18 days. Early and late sowings benefit from cloche protection. Water well until plants are established. Successional sowings will ensure a continuous supply and longer harvest.
Soil Type: Well cultivated fertile soil
Hints & Tips: Pinch out the growing tip once lower pods have formed to deter blackfly.
