BEAN, BORLOTTI - CLIMBING

Phaseolus nanus

This bean is eaten both for the stringless  pods
when young and also picked later for the dried
seed which is not only versatile and delicious but is
also high in protein (about 20%) and low in fat (2%)
It has very strikingly coloured pods. It is a wonderful
producer even in very dry and hot conditions. These
beans reach 20 cm  in length. This is a climbing
version of the wonderful bush type borlotti bean.
It produces masses of pods almost from the
bottom of the vine right to the top.
Direct sow seeds 10- 15cm apart in rows that are
45cm apart.  Gently push the seed into the soil,
cover lightly and water. Poor germination generally
reflects over watering and rotting of seed.  Beans
are a nitrogen fixing crop.  Sow in Spring  to
Summer in a well drained, full sun position. Make
sure soil is not too acidic  by adding some dynamic
lifter or wood ash or lime before planting.

QTY 40 seeds