Bean - Top Crop

Dwarf French Bean Variety: Top Crop

Plant only when all frost has passed. Lovely straight green beans which should be picked early to encourage productions. The conveniently manageable size of this high producing plant, could also make it idea for pots or containers. If your abundant crop is more than you need immediately, simply blanch the beans in boiling water for two minutes and freeze, For balcony gardens, grow in a pot 30cm in depth & diameter, or larger.

Growing Tips:

Sow seeds in a well prepared bed with added organic compost. Look out for pests like snails which can be deterred by making snail traps. Mulch around your plants to keep your soils moist. If you eat all the flowers you will not have beans.

Edible parts of the plant:

Beans, leaves, flowers.