French Beans

cooperman · « **on:** April 20, 2008, 23:50 »

can both types (dwarf & climber) be sown now?

cooperman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2008, 23:51 »

opps meaning to say sown outside on the lottie......

vegmandan · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2008, 00:17 »

I would sow 'em inside and plant outside after the risk of frost has passed.

I'ts probably a bit cold outside and they may just rot before germinating and if we get a frost then you're kn@#ckered anyway.

It's all about patience this year due to the dodo cold weather so don't sow too soon.

DD. · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2008, 06:54 »

I've only just sown mine INSIDE. At least another 3 - 4 weeks before I THINK about outside.

cooperman · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2008, 23:29 »

thanks for the info......
I shall now plant up in pots...... I guess its just the same as the runners then.....

I havent grown french beans before but the packet says plant April/May.....

I am also going to grow some Borlotti beans as well....

DD. · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2008, 07:15 »

If you're planting outside, better to go for the later dates to be safe. Even if there's no frost germination will be slower with colder weather & there's a greater risk of the seed rotting.

All my bean seed were sown just a few days ago in the greehouse.

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French Beans

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