BEAN: TONGUE OF FIRE

(PHASEOLUS VULGARIS)

BORLOTTI

A Borlotti (Kidney) bean speckled pink on white that turns brown when

cooked. The pods are vibrant red and white. A good high producing bean that can provide winter protein with soups, casseroles, and bean dishes. It is the go-to variety for an authentic Italian minestrone soup!

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate:  After risk of frost: OCT, NOV, DEC, JAN

Temperate: SEP – MAR

Sub – Tropical: APR, AUG – NOV

Tropical: MAR – AUG

Arid: MAR, APR, MAY, SEPT OCT, NOV

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6-7.5

Rich, well-drained soil

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow 5cm deep-water once after sowing and not again till they germinate.

Space 10-15cm apart. Pick daily to encourage production. Sow at 10-day intervals for continuous harvest. It can be trellised but does not strictly require it.

DAYS TO HARVEST

60 Days

APPROX 30 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY