Bean 'Dwarf'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Dwarf'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Dwarf is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 as Dwarf is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Dwarf from seed

Look to ensure a distance 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Dwarf

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

Harvesting Dwarf

Misspellings of Bean 'Dwarf'

Long John, ‘Long John’

Other Names for Bean 'Dwarf'

Dwarf Long John

Footnotes

http://www.yates.co.nz/products/seeds/vegetables/beans-dwarf-long-john/