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borlotto dwarf beans with cream and red-speckled pods displayed for vegetable growers.
A compact dwarf bean with beautifully mottled cream-and-rose pods that stand out in the veg patch. The hearty Borlotto beans inside are rich, nutty and perfect for drying or cooking fresh. Reliable, colourful and highly productive, it’s a superb choice for gardeners who love both flavour and visual impact.
 
When to Sow : Apr - Jul

HOW TO SOW DWARF FRENCH BEANS:
Sow 1 seed per deep module or 9cm pot filled with damp compost. Plant seeds 2.5–5cm deep. Ideal temp 18–22°C for fast, reliable germination. Transplant carefully once seedlings are sturdy and roots fill the module, taking care not to disturb the root system.
Sow Direct
Sow into a prepared seedbed once all frost has passed and the soil is warm. Make shallow drills 5cm deep, spacing seeds 15–20cm apart in rows 40–45cm wide. Cover with soil, firm gently and water well.
Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest through summer.
 
  • Classification: Half-hardy annual
  • Expert Level:  Easy to Grow
  • Germination Time :1-2 Wks
  • Harvet Tsime: Jul–Oct
 
  • Site: Soil Type: Loam/ Sand
  • Soil Acidity: Neutral
  • Moisture: Well drained
  • Care: Water consistently during flowering and pod set, Mulch to retain moisture, Avoid cold, exposed sites, Pick pods regularly to keep plants cropping.
  • Harvesting: Pick young pods at 15 cm long, before seeds swell. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser
 
  • Days to Maturity:  60-70 Days
  • Feed: Potash
  • Height:45-50cm
  • Plant Spacing:  15-20cm

Dwarf French Bean Borlotto

£2.55Price
Quantity

  • 25 Seeds per packet Approx

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.  

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