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Bean : Dwarf Bean : Sonesta

Bean : Dwarf Bean : Sonesta
Bean : Dwarf Bean : Sonesta
Code Description Price Status
GWW0424 1 packet (125 seeds)
£1.04
Vegetable
Vegetable
Cropping: Harvest June to October
Ideal For: Children
Description

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.

Sowing Instructions

Sow mid April indoors for transplanting. Sow seed 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 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 Instructions

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

Kitchen Notes

Steam to keep best flavour and nutrients.

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

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