Vegetable

• Crops in : Harvest June to October
• Ideal for : Children

Description

Dwarf Bean Sonesta ia an early maturing, waxy yellow beans on compact plants. Pods are slender, straight and stringless reaching up to 13cm (5 inches) long. Early to mature with a long cropping period. Plants are resistant to Common Bean Mosaic Virus and Anthracnose. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds mid April indoors for transplanting. Sow seeds 5cm (2 inches) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays of good free draining, seed compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 18-20C (64-68F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days.

Sow seeds late April to July outdoors once the soil has warmed. Sow in groups of 3 seeds at 23cm (9 inches), 5cm (2 inches) deep and in rows 45cm (18 inches) apart.

Growing Instructions

For indoor grown plants, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23cm (9 inches) apart.

Aftercare

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

Nutritional Information

Climbing and Dwarf beans are a good source of Vitamin A and K.

Kitchen Notes

Steam to keep best flavour and nutrients.

Caution

Please note that beans must be cooked before eating to avoid discomfort.