Dwarf Bean
Borlotti Bean 'Red Rooster'
approx 20 seeds / pkt
This variety produces mottled red pods about 13cm in length. It is resistant to a lot of diseases and very productive. Mainly used as a dried bean for soups and stews or Mexican cuisine but can also be used fresh as with other beans. Beans are best picked frequently and will continue to flower of a long period for an extended harvest. This bean is a dwarf variety so dosn't need anything to climb on.
Sowing time - Spring and summer (needs 18-25 degrees C) - Avoid Frost and in tropical climates avoid hot and wet times of the year.
Prefer sunny position, sow 25mm deep, emerge 7-10 days