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: 15