Climbing Bean Vitalis
Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
An early cropping variety that produces flat pods up to 25cm long. A prolific climber that is resistant to anthracnose and mosaic virus. Suited to home gardeners as this high yielding crop will thrive in a range of climates. The tender stringless pods are rich in vitamin A and C.
Plant Height: 1.8-2.4m
| How To Grow | Sow in rows 50cm (20in) apart. Space seeds 10-15cm (4-6in) apart and 2.5cm (1in) deep. To avoid rot, avoid over watering seeds during germination. Seedlings appear in approximately 7-10 days. Keep plants moist and weed free. Support with canes or netting, or otherwise grow as a ground bean. When growing across the ground contain the plants by pinching out the growing tips regularly. |
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| When To Plant | Spring and Summer |
| Harvest | 10-12 weeks |
| When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Summer |
| Soil Type | well cultivated, sunny position |
| Important Note | These seeds are treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. |
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