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Bean, Bush

Tongue Of Fire (Red Rooster) Seeds

Round stringless red streaked pods to 16cm., used as young fresh beans, great flavour, and as a dried Borlotti bean, originates from Tierra Del Fuego. 70 days.

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Packet (30 seeds) $3.90
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General information:

Bean, Bush

Phaseolus vulgaris var. nanus

Also called DWARF, FRENCH or SNAP BEAN. Most popular vegetable, originally from South and Central America, cultivated 500 B.C., introduced to France by 1535. High yielding and rich in vitamins A, B & C. Use successive plantings whilst frost free. Grows well in all soils if not waterlogged. Does best in near neutral conditions. Sow after frost.

2-4 seeds per gram

Bean, Bush seeds planting information:

When To Plant In Australia
Tropics:All Year
Subtropic:Aug-Apr
Mild:Sep-Feb
Cold/Frost:Oct-Dec
Seed Sowing
Plant space cm:8-15
Row space cm:50-60
Depth cm:2-3
Best soil temp:16-30 °C
Sow after frost:Yes
 
Other Info
Number of seeds per gram:2-4
Rate per hectare:60-85kg
Average days to maturity:55-70
Seed savers needed
Edible Flowers
Sprout & Eat
Sprout & Cut
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restrictions for this seed.
W.A. CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in W.A. there is a 10,000 seeds limit per each variety.
Bean, Bush seed count is 2-4 seeds per gram. Please stay under this 10,000 seeds limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order. If you have any queries on ordering large quantities please phone us on (07) 5533 1177.
TAS CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in TAS there is an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Please stay under this 800g limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order.

  

 

 

 

 

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