Dwarf French Bean Safari Seeds

The Dwarf French Bean 'Safari' is known for its straight, slender pods that are dark green in colour and measure around 12cm in length. The plant itself exhibits a strong, upright growth habit with a height reaching up to 45cm and a spread of up to 30cm.

These beans boast a delicious flavor, especially when lightly steamed. Known for their tender and stringless quality, they are versatile and can be used in a variety of culinary applications.

This variety is recognized for a good harvest yield with a quick maturation rate. The harvesting period extends from July to September, ensuring prolonged cropping when the beans are picked regularly.

The Dwarf French Bean 'Safari' is a dwarf bush type plant that displays a robust and vigorous growth habit, making it a bountiful addition to the garden

This variety prefers a rich, fertile, and well-drained soil, thriving in locations receiving full sun or semi-shade. It's important to note that it is not frost-tolerant, and cultivation should begin post-frost, from mid-April indoors or May onwards outdoors.

The 'Safari' variety has a high level of disease resistance, ensuring a robust performance in the garden. Additionally, it holds the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (RHS AGM) for its superior garden performance.

For cultivation, sow indoors from mid-April or outdoors from May in 8cm pots or modular trays. The initial ideal spacing is 25cm x 75cm, which can be altered to 22cm apart in staggered rows for higher yields outdoors. Regular watering and feeding are crucial, especially as flowers develop. It's recommended to provide a liquid feed every 14 days during mid-summer for optimum growth and yield.