Bean 'Charlevoix dark red kidney'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Charlevoix dark red kidney is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 as Charlevoix dark red kidney is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Ensure a distance of 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 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 Charlevoix dark red kidney about 14 days after your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Charlevoix dark red kidney is a tender plant.