Dwarf French Bean 'Purple TeePee', 100g
£3.00
notes
For flavoursome, stringless French beans, look no further than Purple Teepee. This variety of dwarf French bean bears beautiful slender purple pods, that turn green when cooked. Adding a decorative element to the kitchen garden, these pods are held above the foliage, presenting a ‘teepee’ like effect, making them easy to harvest.
Dimensions
100g approx.
Features
notes
For flavoursome, stringless French beans, look no further than Purple Teepee. This variety of dwarf French bean bears beautiful slender purple pods, that turn green when cooked. Adding a decorative element to the kitchen garden, these pods are held above the foliage, presenting a ‘teepee’ like effect, making them easy to harvest.
Details
- May require some support
- Harvest July –October
Planting
- Sow direct into the ground from May onwards
- 5cm deep, 20cm apart
- In rows 45cm apart
- Prefers a sheltered, sunny spot
- Protect from mice and slugs
- Plant with nasturtiums to repel aphids
Care
- Pick the beans regularly to ensure continuous flowering and bean production
- Stringless when young – pick while tender
- Sow small amounts at regular intervals to ensure a continuous supply of beans throughout the season
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