Heirloom pre-1850's. Very reliable, early maturing, and productive. An old favorite enjoyed fresh, canned, frozen or dried.
Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 16 °C
Germination time in days: 4-10 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 66 Days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: rich and light
Sowing and cultivation: Sow 3cm deep 8-10 cm apart around poles, trellis, or fence when danger of frost has passed and soil temperature is over 16 C. Thinning to 20-30 cm apart. A strong, sturdy trellis such as a fence panel to support the plant foliage is recommended.Pole beans usually bear later than bush beans and generally give higher yields, usually bearing for six or more weeks
