Beans (Borlotti) Growing Guide

Phaseolus vulgaris var Cranberry

Crop Rotation Group

Legumes (Pea and Bean family) ●

Soil

Average, well-drained soil.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

Warm-season annuals, cannot tolerate frost.

Feeding

Can mix compost or an organic fertiliser into the soil before planting.

Spacing

Single Plants: 25cm (9") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 35cm (1' 1") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Plant seeds 5cm (2 in) deep and 8cm (3 in) apart in late spring, after the last frost has passed and the soil is warm. Make additional sowings until midsummer.
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Notes

The pods of many dry beans can be eaten as runner beans when very young.

Harvesting

Gather pods when they dry to tan. Allow the harvested beans to dry indoors for one to two weeks before storing in a cool, dry place. Most varieties produce all at once.