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For home gardeners seeking an early, high-quality French bean harvest, Mr Fothergill's Dwarf French Bean Ferrari Seeds offer slim, fleshy, stringless beans with excellent flavor and color. A potential caveat is that early cropping may require protection like cloches. Key features include their 'Kenyan' type filet quality, rapid growth for early yields, and reliable production of fine, flavorful beans.
| Model Part Number | 886717 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mr Fothergill's |
Sow directly outdoors after the last frost, typically from May to July. For an earlier harvest, you can sow indoors in pots from April or use cloches to protect outdoor sowings from April.
No, Dwarf French Bean Ferrari are a bush variety and do not require staking or trellising.
Provide a sunny, sheltered location, ensure well-drained soil rich in organic matter, and maintain consistent watering, especially during pod development. Regular harvesting also encourages more pod production.
Yes, the 'Ferrari' variety is known for producing slim, fleshy, and stringless pods.
Yes, their compact bush habit makes them well-suited for growing in pots or containers on a patio or balcony.
The 'Kenyan' type refers to a specific shape and quality, offering slim, fleshy pods with good flavor and a stringless texture, highly prized for culinary use.
Ensure soil temperature is adequate (at least 55°F/13°C). Check for adequate moisture and avoid sowing too deeply. Consider using fresh seed if the current batch is old.
This could indicate poor soil fertility or insufficient nutrients. Try amending the soil with compost or a balanced fertilizer. Ensure adequate sunlight exposure.
Inconsistent watering is a common cause. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist, particularly during pod set. Check for adequate sunlight and temperatures.
Use organic pest control methods like insecticidal soap for aphids, or barriers and traps for slugs. Encourage beneficial insects in the garden.
Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors after the risk of frost has passed, typically from May to July. For an earlier start, sow indoors in pots from April or sow under cloches from April.
Site: Choose a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil. Beans prefer a soil rich in organic matter.
Spacing: Sow seeds about 2 inches (5cm) deep and 6 inches (15cm) apart. If sowing in rows, allow 18 inches (45cm) between rows.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and pod development. Water at the base of the plants to avoid splashing the foliage.
Care: No staking is required for these dwarf varieties. Keep the area weed-free, but avoid disturbing the roots excessively. Protection from pests like slugs and snails may be necessary.
Harvesting: Pick pods regularly once they reach a usable size, typically 4-6 inches long. Frequent picking encourages further production.
