Fin De Bagnol Bush Bean
Seed Count: Approx. 15 Seeds
Days to Maturity: 58
Bush variety, Snap Bean
Description: This bean is originally from the rural village of Bagnols. A French heirloom bush bean with slender, round pods that now command a high price at the market for their delicate flavor and texture. Tender and stringless, these thin bright green pods perform well in cooler soils where other beans may not.
Mint2Grow Tip: I’ve noticed that white flies and ants like to bother this particular bean. I controled this by using Spinosad.
How To Grow
Sowing: Sow in average soil, in a sunny location, after the soil has warmed, as seeds may rot in cooler soils. Sow seeds 3 inches apart, in rows 24 inches apart, and cover with 1 inch of soil. Seedlings emerge in 10-14 days depending on soil and weather conditions. Thin to 12 inches apart when seedlings are 1-2" high. Beans do great companion planted with beets, carrots, and cucumbers. However, avoid growing near all members of the allium family, and sunflowers.
Growing: In dry weather, keep soil well watered. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. Make sure foliage has time to dry in order to reduce disease. Do know that this plant can get scorched with intense heat. Fin de bagnol beans grow in a bush habit and don't really need support, but I did have to provide support once they got filled with beans.
Harvesting: To harvest, pick pods when young and tender for the best taste and tenderness. Check vines often since this is a very productive plant. By picking often, you are encouraging more bean production. Fresh beans are best used immediately, but will keep in the fridge for several days. To save seeds, allow the pods to mature fully and dry on the vine. If frost or rainy weather threatens before your beans are dry, pull the plants and allow them to dry indoors. They should be completely dry 10-15 days later. Remove the seeds from the pods by hand, and store the seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 3 years. These beans will also freeze well, if blanched first. Try these beans sauteed with butter, shallots, and garden herbs for a delectable treat.