Bean 'Bonne Bouche'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Bonne Bouche'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Bonne Bouche 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. Bonne Bouche needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Bonne Bouche 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 Bonne Bouche about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Bonne Bouche

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

Harvesting Bonne Bouche