Bean 'Akahana mame'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Akahana mame'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Akahana mame is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 as Akahana mame is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Akahana mame from seed

Look to ensure a distance 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Akahana mame

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

Harvesting Akahana mame

Other Names for Bean 'Akahana mame'

赤花豆