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Vigna unguiculata var. sesquipedalis
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: V 258.
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Annual Bush legume
Seed per packet: Approx 20
Seed per gram: Approx. 8
A dwarf variety of bush bean that produces high yields of rich, burgundy-coloured long beans 22-26cmin length on dwarf plants 35 centimetres tall that will tolerate a semi shaded position.
Pick daily to increase yields.
Grow notes:
Tropical: Year Round
Temperate: Spring to Late Summer
Cold: Mid-Spring to Mid-Summer
Sow: 25mm deep.
Soaking seed overnight prior to sowing helps with the up-take of moisture for germination. Best sown direct in growing position in moist soil.
Germination: 10-14 days.
Plant space: 10cm
Row space: 50cm
Maturity: 8-10 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
Adaptable to most good garden soils, prefers an open sunny position
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