Bean Growing Notes
French Beans are beans picked young and green, and eaten in the pod. Also known as Green Beans, String Beans, or Snap Beans.
Flageolets are picked before full maturity, and dried in the dark to preserve a young green colour.
Haricot Beans are specific type of bean, but the name is used for many mature, dried beans, picked at full maturity, either dried on the plant or after picking.
| Variety | Sown | Germination | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hopi | 1st May 24 | ||
| Borlotti | 1st May 24 | ||
| Cannellini | 1st May 24 | ||
| Canadian Wonder (Kidney Bean) | 1st May 24 | ||
| Yin Yang | 1st May 24 | ||
| Black Hopi | 23rd Apr 23 | 28th Apr | 11th Sep |
| Canadian Wonder (Kidney Bean) | 23rd Apr 23 | 30th Apr | 11th Sep |
Bean Diary
2024
May, Week 1
I’ve decided to grow five varieties of bean this year. I’m using the saved seed of two varieties from last year, as well as three new varieties.
| Black Hopi | Bush (30-50cm) |
| Lingua Di Fiocco (Borlotti) | Pole (180cm) |
| Cannellini | Bush (45cm) |
| Canadian Wonder (Kidney) | Bush (30-50cm) |
| Yin Yang | Bush (45cm) |
I’ve sown twelve seeds of each variety, into sieved compost and into individual small pots. Checking my notes from last year I may move some onto heat mats to kickstart germination.
