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Runner bean Borlotto Rosso Seeds
Info: The runner bean Borlotto Rosso is a real eye-catcher. It is characterized by its striking red-white mottling. The late maturing dry bean forms 12 cm long pods and contains 5-6 grains per pod. Like the pods are the grains in this eye-catching color combination. The grains can be harvested ripe or semi-ripe and processed into delicious soups, stews or salads.
Consumption Note: Bean seeds and pods are poisonous. Therefore, never consume raw. The toxins neutralize when the plant parts are heated to over 90 ° C.
Sowing & cultivation: The sowing should be about 3 cm deep. Press seeds and cover with soil. For row sowing the distance shoould be 40 cm with a grain spacing of 6 - 8 cm. When sown as a pit sowing, the distances are 30cm at 5-7 seeds per planting site. Sow the beans in humus-rich, well-drained garden soil in a warm, sheltered, sunny to partially shaded place with even moisture. If necessary, separate. The stability of the plants is improved by sowing in clumps.
Botanical name | Phaseolus vulgaris |
Content | 10 seeds |
Sowing | May to July |
Location | half-shady to sunny |
Germination temperature | 20°C |
Germination | 10-20 days |
Harvesting | July to August |
Lifespan | annual |
Height | 3,0 - 4,0 m |