Bean Seed - Dwarf French Bean 'Tendergreen'
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Bean Seed - Dwarf French Bean 'Tendergreen'

Phaseolus vulgaris 'Tendergreen'

Sometimes known as Ground Beans, Tendergreen is a splendid heavy cropping, tasty variety for open ground growing or starting under cloches. Being both dwarf in habit and self supporting this is the perfect variety for those who don't want the bother of putting up netting or similar structures.

The pale green pods often display distinct purple markings (which dissapear on cooking) and are virtually stringless. Flavour is excellent and they have a lovely crunch when eaten raw - they freeze really well as well.

Supplied as a packet of approximately 250 seeds.

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How To Sow & Grow Dwarf French Bean 'Tendergreen'

For Growing Outside
Sow mid April to mid July 3" apart in rows 18" apart; sow in 2" deep drills.
No need to provide supports.

For Growing Under Protection
Sow March to May 3" apart in rows 18" apart; sow in 2" deep drills.
You can also grow in large tubs or pots.
No need to provide supports

Top Tips
Thrive in warm conditions and so are an ideal crop to grow under protection - greenhouse or polytunnel.
Whilst they will prove drought tolerant, good watering from flowering time onwards will ensure maximum pod development.
Mulch around the stems in early Summer.