Bean – Fordhook 242

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

• depth of sowing: 2.5 cm
• optimal temperatures of germination: 18 to 29ºC
• time for germination: 5 to 12 days

When to sow:

• direct sowing after any risk of frost when the soil is warmed up until early summer

Sowing technique: in line

• draw a line in the soil (in pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds

Distance in the garden:

• between plants: 10-15 cm
• between rows: 60 cm

Height of the plants: 45-60 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun

Days to harvest (from sowing): 65-75 days for fresh beans and 85-95 days for dry beans