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Dwarf French bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

A low bean that needs no support in a pot. Needs a warm spot.

Key figures

ItemValueSource
Pot size30–45 cm wide[1]
Sowing depth5 cm[1]
Seed rate / spacing15 cm[1]
pH6–7[2]

The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.

These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.

Sources

  1. RHS: French beans – grow your own
  2. University of Minnesota Extension: Growing beans
  3. Martat: Suunnittele ruukkuviljelyn kasvit