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Dwarf French Bean
Dwarf French bean is the compact bush form of French bean, ideal for raised beds, mixed veg plots and larger containers. It crops quickly and conveniently without the need for tall supports, making it a practical choice for smaller spaces.
Basic information
Category
Vegetables
Lifecycle
Annual
Hardiness
Half-Hardy
Planting partners
2 companions · 6 crops to avoid
Growth profile
Days to harvest
55 days
Germination window
7–10 days
Germination temperature
16–24 °C
Plant spacing
15 cm
Row spacing
45 cm
Sowing depth
4 cm
Height
45 cm
Spread
15 cm
Calendar
JJan
FFeb
MMar
AApr
MMay
JJun
JJul
AAug
SSep
OOct
NNov
DDec
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Flowering / Harvest
Timings based on average frost dates in the UK. Sign up to set your frost dates.
Care tips
Sow only once the soil is warm and do not overwater in cool spells, as young plants dislike sitting wet and cold. Once flowering begins, maintain even moisture and pick every few days so pods stay fine and the crop continues producing.
Common pests
Black bean aphid, slugs, halo blight, mice.
