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Bean Lima del Papa Runner

NZ $3.95

Description

The Pope's Bean but originally from Peru. Has a rich chestnut flavour with a buttery texture and is great in stews, chillis and casseroles. Prefers warmer conditions than other beans and will perform poorly if sown too early in the season. Harvest when beans are plump and bulge inside the pod.

Matures 80 days from direct sowing.

SKU 6210

Botanical Name: Phaseolus lunatus

Information

OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION	DAYS TO GERMINATION	Height	PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD	WHEN TO SOW	NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET	PREFERRED GROWING METHOD	BEST USE
24-30	7-10	200cm	Stake; Tender	2	40	Direct Sow	Gourmet Vegetable

KEY to WHEN TO SOW

1 Early Spring

2 Late Spring &
Early Summer

3 Late Summer &
Early Autumn

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Bean Lima del Papa Runner