Vermont Cranberry Dwarf French Bean
£2.90
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This lovely heritage dwarf French bean dating back to the 1800’s can be eaten whole, but it is when the beans are mature that they really come into their own. They are at their nutty best harvested when the beans have formed in the pods, but they are still moist. At this stage they are creamy and sweet when boiled for 30 mins or so until tender and are tasty dressed with olive oil, garlic and herbs. They can also be left to dry for use during the winter. The deep pink beans are mottled with a cranberry pattern, and this is a high yielding variety. They are bush type plants with occasional taller stems.
Approx. 60 seeds per pack.
Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Grown by: Maggie Carr
Sow indoors in small pots or deep modules in April or early May. Harden off before planting after the risk of frost has passed or direct sow outdoors 4-5 cm deep and 20-25 cm apart in mid – late May.
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