Growing Beans - dwarf, also French beans, Bush beans

Phaseolus vulgaris : Fabaceae / the pea or legume family

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(Best months for growing Beans - dwarf in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

P = Sow seed

Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 61°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 2 - 6 inches apart
Harvest in 7-10 weeks. Pick often to encourage more flower production.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Sweetcorn, spinach, lettuce, summer savory, dill, carrots, brassicas, beets, radish, strawberry and cucumbers, tagates minuta (wild marigold)
Avoid growing close to: Alliums (Chives, leek, garlic, onions) Sunflower

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08 Feb 13, G Naidoo (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): What can you plant to keep snails away now
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15 Jun 13, Lesley (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I keep all my egg shells - dry them out in the oven and then crush and scatter them around the plants. (all plants) to keep the snails at bay. This Summer I forgot to do this and the snail invasion was horrendous! I don't know of any plants that would acheive this. Good luck!
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15 Oct 18, Tessa (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Lemongrass has silicone intheir leaves- nasty papercuts! So I chop n drop them when I thin them out :)
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07 Apr 14, Graham Pearl (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Tobacco Dust and Coffee... A simple Google search will let you know more.
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01 Mar 12, PJ (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Young dwarf beans have 2 major enemies - birds & snails/slugs.To stop these pests, i do the following. - place beans on a sheet of moist kitchen paper in a plastic take away food container. wrap the whole thing in a plastic bag & fold the bag end under the container. place container in a warm spot (NOT direct sun). After 5 days, transplant the now germinated seed to a pot. Use a net to deter birds & put pot on raised bench or table - keep moist. Once the plants are 10cm high, transplant to garden. Bury plant stem deep so leaves are well above soil - enjoy lots of beans as snails & birds will now leave them alone
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09 Jan 12, bob g (Australia - temperate climate): Yes Peter, I've been doing it for years. Also, if you want to grow peas [spring crop] Buy a bag of dried peas from your supermarket - off the shelf where they keep split peas, lentils etc. Much cheaper and great crop. If you have problems with powdery mildew, spray with a mixture of one part full cream milk to twelve parts water.
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08 Jan 12, Peter F (Australia - temperate climate): Can you use dried dwarf beans for replanting.
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05 Jan 14, Mullyguts (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Yes, but they must be fully mature. Normal eating quality beans will not germinate.
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07 Dec 11, sali (Australia - temperate climate): yes i grew my plant and just in tow weeks it was like 20cm
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23 Oct 11, Kelly (Australia - temperate climate): Hi! I recently sowed some dwarf bean seeds and they have sprouted. They are now about 20cm high but I've noticed today some curling of the leaves on 2 of the plants. I'm hoping someone can tell me what the problem is so I can fix it quickly Thanks
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