Bean 'Valena Italian'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Valena Italian is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. A soil ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 is ideal for Valena Italian as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Aim to sow 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

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

As Valena Italian is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.