Bean Dwarf - Ferrari Seeds, Mr Fothergill's

Ferrari is considered a French filet type bean and has a wonderful flavour and colour. The slim, fleshy, stringless, pods develop early on compact plants, and grow to 13cm (5in). This variety has good potential for early starting under cloche protection, and is compact enough for container growing.

Attributes

Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Seed
Growth Habit: Bushy
Days to Emergence: 10
Days to Harvest 55
Height: 50 - 70cm (20 - 28in)

How to Grow

Beans tolerate a wide range of soil types. Their best growth is in light, organic, well-drained soil with a pH of about 6.5. Beans have a distinct dislike for cold, wet soils, so seed only after the soil has warmed to at least 16 C. Sow 2.5cm deep and 8cm apart in rows spaced 45 - 70cm (18 - 28in) apart. To ensure a continuous harvest, sow bush-type varieties every 10 days until mid-July. Keep beans evenly watered, particularly when the plants are in flower and when production of the pods starts. Avoid the use of high nitrogen fertilizer - nitrogen promotes excessive foliage.