Bean Climbing - Greek Bean

(Phaseolus vulgaris) - Certified Organic Seed - Grown at Greenpatch Organic Seeds

Greek bean is a strong growing variety, producing good crop of flat green, stringless pods to 15cm long. This bean has been passed down through our family and shared amongst the migrant community for many generations in and around Sydney.

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.

Packet contains approx 55 seeds.

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 bean is boiled and served with olive oil, salt and lemon juice or as a traditional tomato/bean casserole.