Phaseolus vulgaris
BEAN-BROWN BEAUTY-BUSH is an excellent quality, finely flavoured bean that continues to crop over a long period. These beans are particularly suited to later plantings as this is one of the best hot weather varieties. Full of flavour and vitamins with 15 – 16cm flattish green pods. Make sure the soil is free draining as beans do not like wet conditions. A finely flavoured bean that continues to crop heavily over a long period. Introduced into France by 1535 and was spread throughout the world.
Can be sown late, producing edible pods 2 months after planting. Some disease resistance, ideal old-fashioned home gardener variety. 55 days.