Borlotti Bean- Red Rooster

Borlotti Bean- Red Rooster

Phaseolus vulgaris

NOT TO NZ

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• Dwarf (Bush)

• Great for both dried beans and pods

Dwarf (bush) bean. Plants produce large pods, up to 12cm long, that are green with red speckles containing speckled red seeds(beans) that dry to a tan colour. Pods are excellent eating when young but are more often left to fully mature for dried bean production. The seeds within the pods are used as a dried bean and have an excellent flavour ideal for soups, stews and homemade baked beans. Very productive. Dried beans store very well.

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct
Sowing Depth:	20mm
When:	Spring and summer
Row Spacing:	50cm
Position:	Full sun, well drained soil
Plant Spacing:	10cm
Hardiness:	Frost tender
Days to Maturity/flowering:	60-70 days
Care:	Pick regularly to encourage more growth. Pods are best when young and tender. Let pods fully mature if growing for dried beans.

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