Growing Beans - dwarf, also French beans, Bush beans

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(Best months for growing Beans - dwarf in South Africa - Semi-arid regions)

Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 61°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 2 - 6 inches apart
Harvest in 7-10 weeks. Pick often to encourage more flower production.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Sweetcorn, spinach, lettuce, summer savory, dill, carrots, brassicas, beets, radish, strawberry and cucumbers, tagates minuta (wild marigold)
Avoid growing close to: Alliums (Chives, leek, garlic, onions) Sunflower

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15 Jun 13, Lesley (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I keep all my egg shells - dry them out in the oven and then crush and scatter them around the plants. (all plants) to keep the snails at bay. This Summer I forgot to do this and the snail invasion was horrendous! I don't know of any plants that would acheive this. Good luck!
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15 Oct 18, Tessa (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Lemongrass has silicone intheir leaves- nasty papercuts! So I chop n drop them when I thin them out :)
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07 Apr 14, Graham Pearl (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Tobacco Dust and Coffee... A simple Google search will let you know more.
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Plant in rows. Plant and water well then don't water for 3-4 days. Then lightly. Leave until they germinate.

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