Bean (Dwarf French), Borlotto Suprema

Phaseolus vulgaris, Borlotto Suprema

A very attractive dwarf French bean with decorative red and buff pods and beans. Excellent for containers.

Plant out in early June in a sheltered spot after all chance of frost has passed. Ensure that the plant is well watered during and after flowering as moist roots are essential to ensure the maximum pod development.

A second harvest may be obtained if plants are fed with a liquid fertiliser after the first harvest. Pods are ready when the bean snaps easily when bent and before pods start to bulge.

If haricot (dried) beans are required leave the pods to mature on the plant and then hang inside to dry until they become brittle and begin to split.