Dwarf French Bean 'Cupidon'

Variety that has a fine, long, stringless pod. It is diseases resistant. Can be harvested at a young stage as a very fine, small bean or at a more advanced stage as a Mangetout. Dwarf, vigorous vegetation, with a semi-external blossom. Rather grouped production. Suited to either fresh consumption, preserves or freezing.


Type of soil: Rich and well drained. Deeply dug.
Sowing time: Mid April to mid July.
Harvest time: 10 weeks after sowing.
Site: Full sun.


Sow directly into the ground:
- Sow seeds into furrows that are 50cm apart with a seed every 8 to 10cm.
- You can also sow them in holes containing 3 or 4 seeds that are 30cm apart.
- Cover them lightly with soil and water copiously.


Care:
- Keep the soil damp.
- Regularly hoe around the base of the plants.
- For climbing varieties, you should install some kind of support.