Planted Organic Haricot Vert Maxibel Bush Beans Today

It's supposed to rain today so I went out and planted 50 Organic Haricot Vert Maxibel Bush Bean seeds in the main garden bed.  I hope we get a nice long rain to water them in well and get them growing!

Pencil thin, gourmet stringless beans that grow to 7" with an excellent delicate sweet flavor.  Excellent source of beta carotene, moderate source of protein and dietary fiber.

PLANTING:  Sow seeds in early spring after danger of frost has passed.  Plant at 2-week intervals for extended harvest.  Bush beans prefer rich, well drained soil and full sun.  Plant the seeds 3/4 to 1.5 inches deep and 1-2 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart.  Germination should take place in 6-12 days.

CARE:  Mulch to reduce weeds.  Water soil well during dry weather.  After seedlings grow 4-6 inches tall, thin so plants are 6 inches apart. Cultivate until blossoms appear.  Don't cultivate or harvest when plants are wet since this can spread disease.  Bush beans don't need staking.

HARVEST:  Hand pick beans anytime from slender to full size depending on your preference.

DAYS TO MATURITY:  65