Bean 'Vermont Cranberry'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Vermont Cranberry is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Vermont Cranberry requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

It is best to soak the beans for at least two hours before sowing.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Vermont Cranberry about 14 days after your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Vermont Cranberry is a tender plant.