🫘 Dwarf French Bean 'The Prince'

Sowing window (UK)	May to July
Minimum soil temperature	12°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	5 cm
Spacing	45 cm apart
Days to germination	10 days
Days to harvest	70 days
Sowing method	Direct sow outdoors
Frost hardy	No
Sun	full-sun
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Leguminosae

When should I sow Dwarf French Bean 'The Prince' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Dwarf French Bean 'The Prince' from May to July. It is normally sown direct outdoors. Wait until the soil has reached 12°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - dwarf french bean will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Dwarf French Bean 'The Prince' need to germinate?

Dwarf French Bean 'The Prince' needs a minimum soil temperature of 12°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Dwarf French Bean 'The Prince'?

For Dwarf French Bean 'The Prince', sow it 5cm deep and space plants 45cm apart.

How long does Dwarf French Bean 'The Prince' take to grow?

Dwarf French Bean 'The Prince' takes roughly 70 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 10 days.

Is Dwarf French Bean 'The Prince' frost hardy?

No. Dwarf French Bean 'The Prince' is not frost hardy. Do not put it outside until the risk of frost has passed in your area, and be ready to fleece it if a late frost is forecast.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.