Bean, Climbing

Lazy Wife

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.

Available options:

Eden Seeds

Packet (18 seeds) $3.50

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General information:

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:

When To Plant In Australia

Tropics:	All Year
Subtropic:	Aug-Apr
Mild:	Sep-Jan
Cold/Frost:	Oct-Dec

Seed Sowing
Plant space cm:	10-20
Row space cm:	100
Depth cm:	2-3
Best soil temp:	16-30 °C
Sow after frost:	Yes

Other Info
Number of seeds per gram:	3-4
Rate per hectare:	50kg
Average days to maturity:	65-80