Seychelles Organic Bean
AAS Winner. Crisp delicious pods. Seychelles pole beans produce uniform, straight, 5-6 inch stringless dark green glossy pods with excellent flavour. This early producing variety will reward the grower with multiple harvests. Seychelles grows 7-9 feet tall on vigorous dark green vines and should be grown on supports in the garden or on the patio. Matures in 55 days.
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Growing Information
Planting:
Plant 2 inches deep on slight hills around poles or teepees spaced at 16 inches apart. Grow 4-8 seeds on each hill. Space 3 inches apart if growing on a fence. Sow after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm (18 degrees C).
Growing:
Choose an area with full sun and a rich, deeply worked soil with a pH level of 6.5. Pole Beans are light feeders. The poles, teepees or a trellis should be erected after 2-4 leaves have developed. Hoe to kill weeds. A mulch of compost or straw is beneficial to control weeds and hold moisture. Keep the plants well-watered in dry weather, especially if they are grown on an upright trellis or poles against a shed or house where soil tends to dry out.
Harvest:
Pick young, full size pods when smooth and crisp. Pods are over mature once the beans start to form. Harvest regularly for a constant supply. Scarlet Runner Pole Beans will produce abundant, gorgeous red flowers if the beans are continually picked.
Companions:
Carrot, corn, chard, pea, potato, eggplant. Avoid cabbage & onion families.