Bean Bush, Magpie

Bean Bush, Magpie (p. vulgaris)

Rare bean, the colour, and markings resemble that of the Magpie. Best known as a soup been, but can be used as fresh green beans if picked young and cooked well. It produces 15- 18 cm long beans.
Plant type:  Tender Annual

Sow when:  Spring, min. soil temp. 18˚c

Sow where:  Direct

Spacing:  Plants 15-20cm Rows 50cm

Position:  Full sun

Harvest:   65 days

Seeds per package: 30