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Tuesday, 9 October 2018

Dwarf Bean - 'Hawkesbury Wonder' - Phaseolus vulgaris

Seeds 'Mr Fothergills' purchased Bunnings @ $2.90
Ideal home garden variety'Pods set in both hot and cool weather
Produces over a long Period
Height to 50cm .
Sow Spring and Summer, all year round in warm northern areas, 25mm (1") deep in damp soil - avoid watering for a day or two afterwards.  Sow 7 - 10cm apart, allowing 50cn between rows.  Water well during dry periods.  Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous crop.   Easy to grow in most well dug soils in a sunny position protected from wind.  If possible feed the soil with a general fertiliser shortly before sowing.  
Seedlings emerge 7 - 10 days
7-10-18
 9-10-18  Bean flowers blooming

14-10-18
After 3 days of torrential rain, expected to see damage on beans, not so, doing rather well with lots of little beans making an appearance.

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