Dwarf French Bean Seed 'Tendergreen'

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Description

Sometimes known as the 'ground bean', Tendergreen is a splendid heavy-cropping, tasty variety for open ground growing or starting under cloches. Being both dwarf in habit and self supporting this is the perfect variety for those who don't want the bother of putting up tall netting or similar structures as required for Climbing French Beans.

The pale green pods often display distinct purple markings (which disappear on cooking) and are virtually stringless. Flavour is excellent and they have a lovely crunch when eaten raw - they freeze really well too.

• For Growing Outside
• Sow mid April to mid July 3" (7.5 cm) apart in rows 18" (45 cm) apart
• Sow in 2" (5 cm) deep drills.
• Whilst there is no need to provide any support whatsoever, you will find that the crop will stay cleaner and more off the ground (so easier to pick) if you use pea sticks or similar to a height of a couple of feet (60cm).

• For Growing Under Protection
• Sow March to May 3" (7.5 cm) apart in rows 18" (45 cm) apart.
• Sow in 2" (5 cm) deep drills.
• You can also grow in large tubs or pots.
• Whilst there is no need to provide any support whatsoever, you will find that the crop will stay cleaner and more off the ground (so easier to pick) if you use pea sticks or similar to a height of a couple of feet (60cm).

• Top Tips
• These thrive in warm conditions and so are an ideal crop to grow under protection - greenhouse or polytunnel.
• Whilst they will prove drought tolerant, good watering from flowering time onwards will ensure maximum pod development.
• Mulch around the stems in early summer.

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How To...

How to Sow & Grow Beans
Detailed advice on sowing and growing beans of all kinds outside and under protection. Includes information on watering and pest control.

How To Videos

Edible Classroom - Growing Beans (Video)
A video lesson plan on sowing and growing French Beans in jam jars. Can be undertaken with both French Beans, Runner Beans and Broad Beans.

Edible Classroom - Planting Beans (Video)
Paul explains how to plant the Beans the children have grown and the activities that can stem from this.

General Information

A Note About Our Seed Packets & Seed Counts
Information on Victoriana's method of packeting seed, including information on the seed packets. Also details on Victoriana's seed guarantee.

Magazine Articles

Get Your Kids Into Gardening
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Get Your Kids Into Gardening
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