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SUTTONS DWARF FRENCH BEAN 'SAFARI' - SEEDS

SUTTONS DWARF FRENCH BEAN 'SAFARI' - SEEDS

SKU:SUT196555

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Average Packet Content 150 Seeds

Safari produces straight, very slender round dark green stringless pods about 11-12cm in length. Require only a brief cooking time and are best steamed and served whole. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.

Growing Information

Sow March-April under glass, or in succession outdoors from late April until mid-July. (12 weeks maturity.)

Sowing Information

Sow in pots or trays on a windowsill or in a greenhouse using a good quality compost. Cover seeds with 25mm (1") compost. Germination 7-14 days. Grow on, planting outside or protecting with cloches until frost risk has passed, 20cm (8") between plants. Alternatively sow direct into prepared, warm, moist soil at a depth of 38mm (1½"), thinning as necessary to 20cm (8") between plants. Allow 60cm (24") between rows. Grows best in rich soil in a sunny position, pods well held above soil. Produces slim beans over a long period if picked daily and kept well watered during dry weather. Sowing to Cropping: 9-12 weeks.

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