The Dwarf Butter Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a popular variety with strong and upright growth and great yields of fleshy, lemon yellow pods. In summer they reach maturity in about 55 days preferring a sunny position they are easy to grow on most cultivated soils.
How To Grow
- Sow vegetable seeds 25mm deep in dark damp soil - avoid watering for a day or two afterwards.
- Sow 7-10cm apart allowing 50cm between rows.
- Ensure the danger of frosts has passed and protect plants from wind.
- Plant in 3-5m rows and remove weeds regularly.
- Water well in dry periods, and spraying flowers gently will help the pods to set.
- Additional fertiliser is not required as legumes will produce their own nitrogen.
- Harvesting while young will give you stringless beans.
Sow: From late spring to mid summer. In warmer regions, sowing in Autumn is ideal.
Harvest: 8-10 weeks
Plant Height: 50-60cm
Quantity: Contains 25g worth of seeds
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Shipping
New Zealand customers: We ship most products to NZ addresses by tracked Courier Post. Allow 2-6 working days for receipt of goods. Larger items may be sent direct from supplier.
International customers: Products featuring an "Available for International Delivery" icon are available to be shipped to Australia, Canada, UK and USA with NZ Parcel Post or DHL.
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All of our products have been thoroughly tested in the marketplace. If, however, you are not happy with any aspect of your purchase, you can return it within 30 days of the purchase date, provided it is unused and in the original packaging, with no questions asked. May exclude sale or end of line items as clearly indicated at time of purchase. Visit our Shipping & Returns page for more information.
