Dwarf French beans: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
How do you sow dwarf French beans outdoors?
Sow your dwarf French beans when the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up. A calendar date is not enough if the ground remains cold and wet, because seeds may germinate poorly or rot. Choose a sunny site with soil that drains excess water while retaining enough moisture for germination.
Weed the area and prepare an even surface. Make drills or holes according to the layout you want. A depth of about 5 cm and spacing of about 15 cm are common guidelines, but adjust them to the instructions on the packet. In double rows or small blocks, the plants can support each other. Moisten the base if the ground is dry, place the seeds and cover without compacting the soil firmly.
Maintain enough moisture without watering until the soil is saturated. Watch for emerging seedlings and slug damage to young shoots. Keep some spare seeds to fill germination gaps if the season allows. Dwarf beans crop over a relatively short period, so several small sowings can spread the harvest. Allow enough growing time before cold weather returns towards the end of the season.
How to care for this plant
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Weed
If weeds are competing with your young plants, remove them before they take over. Close to the plants, work by hand without disturbing the soil deeply to protect the roots. A weed-free row needs no action.
How do you harvest dwarf French beans?
