Bean 'Maxi'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Maxi 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. Maxi requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

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 Maxi about 14 days after your last frost date.

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

This bean arrived in Mexico via French servants (gardeners, chef, etc.) of Maximilian I of Mexico… Maximilian I was declared Emperor of Mexico on 10 April 1864 during the Second Mexican Empire, a time when Mexico was briefly under French rule.

A French type filet bean which is bean mosaic resistant and tolerant of poor soils, because it became adapted to Mexico’s growing conditions.