Bean Climbing - Inferno Borlotti

(Phaseolus vulgaris) – Organically Grown Uncertified – Grown by Greenpatch

Dual purpose bean either used fresh as a green bean or dried for use in soups, stews and casseroles. 

Climbing bean with a light Mauve flower, producing large flat pods to around 12 centimeters long. Can be eaten fresh when very young otherwise best grown as a dried bean for soups, stews etc.

Packet contains approx. 18 seeds.

How to Grow

Climbing beans as their name indicates need a structure for them to climb on. This can be anything from a wire fence, verandah or teepee made from tomato stakes, bamboo or even sturdy sticks. They like soil rich in organic matter but they are a legume so ensure nitrogen levels are not to high. Sow your seeds below the climbing structure to give the tendrils a easy job of latching on. Ensure you do not over water them during the germination stage as this may cause rotting. Once germinated provide a good mulch later around the plant. During the growing season you may need to assist the plant with latching onto your structure.

Pests included Cutworm, Crows, Small Brown Bean Bug & White Fly. Where needed use exclusion netting, neem, pyrethrum and good soil health practices to minimise pest impact.

Sow spring & summer direct into garden.

Frost Tender

80 days to harvest

Uses

Eat beans whole either fresh or cooked. All beans are best eaten when young and string less, this is typically between 8-12cm in length. This variety is also used as a dry bean - Allow the green pods to turn brown on the plant then harvest and using basic seed cleaning equipment such as screens, fans and buckets you can separate the seed for future use.