BEAN: KILHAM GOOSE

(PHASEOLUS VULGARIS)

A striking magenta & white bean which can be eaten young and fresh or left to dry on the plant thoroughly before shattering the pods and storing.

The beans keep good shape when cooked.

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 6.2-7

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.

DAYS TO HARVEST

80 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY