Bean 'Charon'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Charon'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Charon 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. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 as Charon is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Charon 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). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Charon

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

Harvesting Charon

Other Names for Bean 'Charon'

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