Dwarf bean, bush type. Tasty variety with round purple pods of 15cm in length, stringless when young. The pods turn green on cooking.
High yielding. This variety is harvested almost exactly 60 days after sowing. Several sowings can be made in order to obtain staggered harvests. The pods are held above the foliage so it makes them easier to see and harvest.
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| Botanical name | Phaseolus vulgaris var. nanus |
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| Average germination (%) | 85 |
| Fruit color | Purple |
| Germination (in days) | 14 |
| Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant use | Edible |
| Planting distance | 40-50 |
| Seeds per gram | 4 |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | Clay, Light, Loam, Rich |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Frequent |
Sow 4-5 seeds per station at a depth of 3-4 cm and a distance of 40cm apart. Plant dwarf beans in rows that are 40cm apart.
Ripening time, 12 weeks from sowing.
Very good resistance to diseases. Tasty when cooked and eaten in salads or boiled.
