Dwarf French Bean Elba

A modern variety for high yields of very fine beans, with dark green, smooth fine straight pods 12-14cm long, stringless and outstanding flavour and garden performance. Sow April to End of June Plant Out May to July

HARVEST May to July

WHERE TO SOW Early sowings can be made under glass at a temperature of 16 C, sow into 8cm (3in) pots or modular trays filled with seed sowing compost. Outside sowings can be made from May onwards into the growing site 5cm (2in) deep. Sow 2-3 seeds every 20cm(8in) apart with rows spaced 45cm (18in) apart.

WHAT TO DO NEXT Seedlings sown under glass should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the above spacing, once all risk of frost has past. Direct sown seedlings can be thinned out as required. Water regularly during dry weather.

HANDY TIP Sow small amounts at regular intervals to ensure a continuous supply of beans throughout the season.