Climbing Bean - Blauhilde

Climbing Bean 'Blauhilde'

Latin name: Phaseolus vulgaris L.

The 'Blauhilde' broad bean is a high-yielding, climbing variety with long, dark purple pods that turn green when cooked. The pods are fleshy, thread-free and have a mild, sweet flavour. It is disease resistant and produces a consistent harvest throughout the season. Perfect for fresh consumption, cooking, stir-frying and freezing.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 30 g seeds
• Sowing time: May–July (direct sowing when the soil is +12 °C)
• Harvest time: July–September
• Sowing depth: 2–3 cm
• Plant distance: 10–15 cm
• Row spacing: 50 cm
• Height: 200–250 cm
• Location: Sunny and warm
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, especially during flowering and fruiting
• Support: Needs trellis, netting or stakes to climb on

Cultivation tips:

• Sow directly in the growing area when the soil is warm.
• Harvest regularly to stimulate continued fruiting.
• Can be grown in greenhouses or outdoors in a protected location.

Use: Perfect for boiling, frying, stir-frying or using fresh in salads.

The 'Blauhilde' snap bean is an easy-to-grow and productive variety that provides a long harvest period and a colorful harvest. It provides both a decorative and tasty supply of beans throughout the summer.