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Growing French Beans
Growing French Beans
French Beans French Beans are also known by a variety of names such as kidney beans, flageolets and haricot beans - these names refer to the beans when left to mature fully.
FRENCH BEAN
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Latin Name
Phaseolus coccineus
Type
Perennial, but grown in UK as half-hardy annual.
Site and Soil Full sun, sheltered from wind. Well-dug water retaining soil.
Plant to Harvest Time 12 weeks
How Many?
3kg (6.5lb) per metre (yard)
