Bean : Dwarf Bean : Delinel
Vegetable
- Cropping: Harvest June - October.
- Ideal for: Children
Description
An outstanding variety for both crop and flavour.
A 'filet' type with 15cm (6in) mid green, stringless pencil pods 8mm (1/3in) diameter.
Outstanding crops, and a long season if picked regularly.
Bean Common Mosaic Virus and Anthracnose resistance.
Black seeded variety.
Height 45cm(18in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | indoors mid April, May to July outdoors. |
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Sow mid April in pots indoors, plant out late May, sow early May to July (outdoors).
Sow 4-5cm (1½ to 2 in.) deep allowing 20cm (8in) between plants and 45cm (18in) between rows.
Growing Instructions
Germination and establishment is poor in cold wet soils.
Use cloches or raise plants indoors.
Flowers are self pollinating (no insects required).
Pick regularly whilst young to give highest yields and extend the season.
Cook/steam pods whole.
Aftercare Instructions
Good for any fertile soil in an open, sunny site.
Caution
Please note that beans must be cooked before eating to avoid discomfort.
Kitchen Notes
A gourmet filet type, best lightly steamed.
