CANADIAN WONDER SHELLING DWARF BEAN AB
Phaseolus vulgaris
Known since 1873, this Victorian-era variety can be harvested as pods or seeds. This dwarf variety is vigorous and bears numerous glossy green pods with red seeds. The seeds can be used dry to make chili con carne.
Sowing: from April to May when frost is no longer a risk and the soil is warm. Sowing periods vary depending on the variety:
Green beans: staggered sowing until the end of July.
Beans to eat fresh: staggered sowing until July 15.
Beans to eat as dried grains: staggered sowing until June 15
For dwarf varieties: 5 to 6 seeds per pocket arranged in a staggered row every 40 cm. Rows spaced 40 cm apart.
For rowing varieties: 6 to 7 seeds per pocket arranged in a staggered pattern every 50 cm. Rows spaced 70 cm apart, 2 to 3 rows maximum per bed.
Healthy, loosened, fresh, light and humus-rich soil. Warm and sunny exposure, hoeing and watering.
