Vegetable

• Crops in : July to October

Description

Good source of Vitamin C, folate and iron and high in fibre.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds mid April indoors for transplanting or late April to late June outdoors. Sow seeds in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 18-20C (64-68F), 4cm (1½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days. Seeds can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed, 15cm (6in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep and in rows 45cm (18in) apart.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before planting out after all risk of frost, against support such as canes or netting. For even earlier crops, this variety can be pinched out and grown as a low bush bean.

Aftercare

Hoe regularly and keep plants well watered. Mulch during dry periods.