Snake Bean
$5.01
Brand: Mr Fothergill’s
Snake Bean
Botanical Name: Vigna unguiculata
25 Seeds
This variety performs exceptionally well in subtropical and tropical regions. A heavy cropper producing long stringless beans that have an outstanding flavour. The vigorous plants will thrive in a range of soil conditions. Best grown over a trellis or frame as the lush stems will grow quite long.
Plant Height: 2-3m
| How To Grow | Sow in rows 60cm (24in) apart. Space seeds 10-15cm (4-6in) apart and 2.5cm (1in) deep. To avoid rot, avoid over watering seeds during germination. Seedlings appear in 10-21 days, slightly slower than other beans.
Keep plants moist during dry periods and weed free. Support growing plants by growing them against a fence or trellis. |
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| When To Plant | Spring and Summer |
| Harvest | 12 weeks |
| When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Summer |
| Soil Type | well cultivated, sunny position |
