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Name: Climbing Bean Vitalis
Brand: Mr Fothergills
SKU: 4125
Availability: InStock

Climbing Bean Vitalis

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$4.00

Brand: Mr Fothergill’s

Climbing Bean Vitalis

Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

15g Seed

An early cropping variety that produces flat pods up to 25cm long. A prolific climber that is resistant to anthracnose and mosaic virus. Suited to home gardeners as this high yielding crop will thrive in a range of climates. The tender stringless pods are rich in vitamin A and C.

Plant Height: 1.8-2.4m

Product Specifications
How To Grow	Sow in rows 50cm (20in) 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 approximately 7-10 days. Keep plants moist and weed free. Support with canes or netting, or otherwise grow as a ground bean. When growing across the ground contain the plants by pinching out the growing tips regularly.
When To Plant	Spring and Summer
Harvest	10-12 weeks
When to Sow/Plant	Spring, Summer
Soil Type	well cultivated, sunny position
Important Note	These seeds are treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees.