Bean 'Dwarf Butter Bean'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Dwarf Butter Bean'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Dwarf Butter Bean is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Dwarf Butter Bean needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Dwarf Butter Bean from seed

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). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Dwarf Butter Bean about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Dwarf Butter Bean

Dwarf Butter Bean is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Dwarf Butter Bean