BEAN: JACK RABBIT

(PHASEOLUS VULGARIS)

(BUSH)

(RARE)

A fat kidney bean with shades of orange, tan, pink and beige.

A great producer of high-quality protein “pills” for nachos. soups, dips and anywhere you’d use kidney beans.

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 1 cm deep. Water once after sowing and not again till they germinate.

Space 10cm apart.

Provide support as the beans will rot if left on the ground.

DAYS TO HARVEST

105 Days

APPROX 30 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY