Vegetables
Dwarf French Bean 'Tendergreen'
French Bean · Phaseolus vulgaris
French bean which produce a very early harvest of long fine stringless beans. Light green stringless pods with distinct purple markings which disappear when cooked. Popular variety as tolerant of Bean Common Mosaic Virus.
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 40cm
- Spread
- 30cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Harvest
Sowing & growing
Sow indoors Apr-May in pots and cover lightly with compost. Germination within 7-10 days at 15-20 C. Harden off the plants before planting outside, once risk of frost has passed. Alternatively sow directly outside from mid to late May in rows 40cm apart.
Aftercare
A self supportive bean which is easy to grow. Pick beans regularly to encourage more pods to develop.
Ref. SEF004