Dwarf French Bean 'Tendergreen'

French bean which produce a very early harvest of long fine stringless beans. Light green stringless pods with distinct purple markings which disappear when cooked. Popular variety as tolerant of Bean Common Mosaic Virus.

Latin name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Position: Full Sun
Height: 40cm
Spread: 30cm

Growing calendar

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Sow indoors

Sow outdoors

Harvest

Sowing & growing

Sow indoors Apr-May in pots and cover lightly with compost. Germination within 7-10 days at 15-20 C. Harden off the plants before planting outside, once risk of frost has passed. Alternatively sow directly outside from mid to late May in rows 40cm apart.

Aftercare

A self supportive bean which is easy to grow. Pick beans regularly to encourage more pods to develop.

Ref. SEF004