{"product_id":"french-bean-seeds-7","title":"Pole Beans Selection Amira - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePole Beans Selection Amira - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral and South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-60 cm (bush); 2-3 m (pole)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, 5-6 hours daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater regularly to keep soil moist, especially at flowering and podding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained loamy soil with plenty of compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow nitrogen; a phosphorus-rich feed at flowering helps podding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Tender young pods are cooked in Indian sabzis, stir-fries, soups and salads, and are a staple of mixed-vegetable dishes. As a legume, the plant also fixes nitrogen, improving soil for the next crop.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;direct\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; about 2-3 cm deep, spacing bush types 10-15 cm apart and pole types 20 cm apart near a support. Beans dislike transplanting, so sow where they will grow. Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Provide a trellis for pole varieties. Harvest tender pods from about \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;45-55 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, picking regularly to keep plants producing.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to sow French beans in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in the cool season from October to February in most of India, and again in spring in the hills. Avoid the peak monsoon and extreme heat, as beans drop their flowers above 30-35 C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow French beans in a container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Bush varieties grow well in a pot or grow bag at least 25-30 cm deep with 5-6 hours of sun. Pole types also work in big pots if you add a trellis for them to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054210842870,"sku":"SED-VEG-POLE-001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-pole-beans-selection-amira-vegetable-seeds-16969110487180.jpg?v=1782715871","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/french-bean-seeds-7","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}