Original stringless bean from 1810, thought to have come from Germany, named because of ease of preparation, delicious flavour, heavy bearer over a long period, not much string even when old, round pods to 20cm. 80 days.
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Bean, Climbing
Phaseolus vulgaris
A most popular vegetable. Takes little room, high yielding and nutritious. It bears later but longer than bush beans and ensures a continuous supply. Grows well in all soils if not waterlogged. Does best in near neutral conditions. Sow after frost.
3-4 seeds per gram
Bean, Climbing planting information:
| Tropics: | All Year |
| Subtropic: | Aug-Apr |
| Mild: | Sep-Jan |
| Cold/Frost: | Oct-Dec |
| Plant space cm: | 10-20 |
| Row space cm: | 100 |
| Depth cm: | 2-3 |
| Best soil temp: | 16-30 °C |
| Sow after frost: | Yes |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 3-4 |
| Rate per hectare: | 50kg |
| Average days to maturity: | 65-80 |
