Variant being grown is called Moonlight.
Time to start: Early spring under cover
Starting needs: Individual 3-4 inch pots, or in seed tray
Seed depth: 1", 2.5 cm
Germination temp:
Germination time: 7-14 days
Potting on: Not needed for pots, as required if in trays
Planting out: Harden off after risk of frost has passed
Position: Sunny or light shade
Soil + prep: Incorporate plenty of organic matter before planting,
Spacing: 18 by 8-9 inch
Watering: Water well while flowers are setting
Feed: Occasionally liquid feed during cropping
Temperatures:
Frost Tolerance: No
Weeks to harvest: 12-14 weeks
Ready when: Up to 10 inch long before beans start to swell
Additional care:
- Plants will need canes to grow up
- Young plants will need protection from pests
- Remove growing tip when plant reaches top of cane
Grower's notes:
- Keep picking to encourage more flowers and and fruit.
- Can plant out directly in late spring, once temperature is above 10C
- Dig in roots and stems at end of season
Liked variants:
- Moonlight was given a RHS award of merit, still not tested on our plot
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