Bean : Dwarf Bush : Modus - Organic

Vegetable

• Ideal for : Children
• Special Features : Organic

Description

Vigorous bushy plants with dark green cylindrical 6in. long pods. Dwarf Bush Bean Modus has Bean Mosaic virus resistance and is tolerant of Anthracnose and Halo Blight.

Bred to give increased Hybrid vigour, garden performance and flavour, thus increasing your harvest. Due to their wide ranging pest and disease resistance, there will be no need for the use of chemicals, making them ideal for organic gardeners.

Sowing Instructions

For an early crop sow in heat in March-April roughly 6 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 18-21C (65-70F). Otherwise sow outdoors in succession from mid April to mid July after all danger of frost. Sensitive to low soil temperatures, so delay sowing until the soil has warmed up. Sow 7.5cm (3in) apart in rows 5cm (2in) deep and 45cm (18in) apart.

Growing Instructions

Thin out or transplant to 15cm (6in) apart.

Aftercare

Hoe regularly and keep well watered and mulched in dry spells. Harvest regularly while the pods are still young for the best crops. Suitable For Freezing.

Nutritional Information

Climbing and Dwarf beans are a good source of Vitamin A and K.

Kitchen Notes

Suitable For Freezing.

Caution

Please note that beans must be cooked before eating to avoid discomfort.