Bean : Dwarf Bean : Sonesta
Vegetable
- Cropping: Harvest June to October
- Ideal for: Children
Description
Early maturing, waxy yellow beans on compact plants.
Pods are slender, straight and stringless reaching up to 13cm (5 inches) long.
Early to mature with a long cropping period.
Plants are resistant to Common Bean Mosaic Virus and Anthracnose.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | April - July. |
|---|
Sow mid April indoors for transplanting.
Sow seed 5cm (2 inches) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays of good free draining, seed compost.
Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 18-20C (64-68F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days.
Sow late April to July outdoors once the soil has warmed.
Sow in groups of 3 seeds at 23cm (9 inches), 5cm (2 inches) deep and in rows 45cm (18 inches) apart.
Growing Instructions
For indoor grown plants, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23cm (9 inches) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
Hoe regularly and keep plants well watered.
Mulch during dry periods.
Caution
Please note that beans must be cooked before eating to avoid discomfort.
Kitchen Notes
Steam to keep best flavour and nutrients.
